I would like your opinion on my cover letter

I am writing to express my intention and, above all, my motivation to join your institution, the University of Caen, in the third year of the Bachelor’s programme, starting next year.

Having thoroughly researched the programme, I was immediately drawn to your excellent teaching policy, which ensures solid knowledge and skills to equip each learner not only for successful professional integration but also for a good approach to the Master’s in Literature, whose objectives perfectly match my expectations, all thanks to your dynamic and innovative faculty.

Currently pursuing a Master’s in Modern Literature and passionate about the French language, my choice naturally fell on your institution to ensure a quality education. France, being the cradle of French literature, a field in constant evolution, with an environment particularly invested in this area, as well as its deep historical and cultural relationship with Côte d’Ivoire, only reinforced my choice.

Your Bachelor’s programme in Literature will enable me to gain expertise and know-how in the process of understanding the joint and contrasting approaches of modern literature, with a view to pursuing Master’s and Doctoral studies, to eventually become a teacher-researcher in my country, Côte d’Ivoire.

Awaiting a favourable response to my application, I remain, Sir, Madam, yours sincerely.

Hello @RochFourier!

Already in terms of form, your letter contains all the parts of a cover letter but I note some grammar and spelling mistakes to correct.

Now in terms of content, there are some specific details missing:

Your letter could benefit from more specific details about the University of Caen and its Bachelor’s degree programmes. Explain why this university is your choice, highlighting its particular strengths.

Justification for choosing France: You mentioned France as the cradle of French literature, but you could provide more details on the specific advantages that France offers compared to Côte d’Ivoire for your studies and your project.

Link between your current education and the Bachelor’s degree: You talk about your Master’s in Modern Literature, but it would be beneficial to explain how this education specifically prepares you for the Bachelor’s degree you are aiming for.

Future projection: You mention your goal of becoming a teacher-researcher, but it would be useful to give some examples of research areas or topics that particularly interest you.

To read: Your cover letter for Campus France! (commented and corrected)

To read: The 10 Commandments for a successful cover letter!

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