Help Choosing Referees for Graduate Program in UK

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When applying for graduate programs in the UK, particularly in fields like robotics and mechanical engineering, the importance of recommendation letters is emphasized. While having recommendations from PhD holders is beneficial, it is not strictly necessary, especially if strong relationships exist with non-PhD faculty members. The quality of the relationship and the faculty's understanding of the applicant's capabilities can outweigh the absence of a PhD. Additionally, letters from teachers in relevant subjects, such as stochastic simulation or operations research, are valuable, particularly if the applicant excelled in their courses. Seeking a note from a school advisor that addresses the challenges faced by students in Peru regarding PhD-level recommendations can also strengthen the application. Overall, focus on securing recommendations from teachers who know the applicant well and can effectively advocate for their skills and potential.
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Hi, i am from Peru and i want to a play to graduate program in UK. I still haven't made up my mind on which program i want. (probably something related to robotics and mechanical engineering)

My question is, in my country, it is not requiered for teachers in a university to have PHD's altough some of them have.
Should i only get letters of recommendations from PHd's? a lot teachers don't have a phd but i have a very good relationship with them.

Also, if i wanted to take a course in robotics, can i get a letter of recommendation from my stochastic simulator or operation research teacher? (i was his best student).

I am pretty lost, any suggestions on how to pick them would be good.

thanks
 
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You're limited to teachers who know you and like your work. Get the best teachers to speak up for you. The fact that they teach college is probably more important and speaks more loudly than having a PhD title.

Maybe a school advisor can send in a note on your behalf describing the overall difficulty college students of Peru have in getting PhD level recommendations.
 

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