Graduate Prospectus 2013–14
Key Facts • Consistently ranked one of the top universities in the world in international league tables • Oldest English-speaking University in the world • More than 9,600 graduate students, representing 142 nationalities • 60 per cent of graduate students from outside the UK • World-class laboratories, libraries and facilities for research • High number of fully-funded scholarships available to graduate students • Intensive DPhils (3 to 4 years) and more than 200 master’s courses (1 to 2 years) facilitate swift career progression • Virtually unique collegiate system – all students belong to small, multidisciplinary academic and social communities
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Cover photograph by Rob Judges Photograph by Michael Camilleri, MSc Computer Science (St Anne’s College)
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Welcome to Oxford
Rob Judges
Our graduate students are vital to the University of Oxford. They form part of the academic research community, and the teaching and training they receive sets them up to join the next generation of leaders and innovators. Graduate study at Oxford is a very special experience. Our graduate students have the opportunity to work with leading academics, and the University has some of the best libraries, laboratories, museums and collections in the world. Our colleges are an outstanding feature of an Oxford education. As multidisciplinary academic and social communities within a large university, they offer a wonderfully rich and supportive environment to all our undergraduate and graduate students. Our graduate students are committed, resourceful and innovative, and they demonstrate great independence of thought. They come from all over the world, bringing different perspectives to their subject areas and helping create a uniquely stimulating academic environment. I hope this prospectus gives you an inspiring glimpse into life as a graduate student here at Oxford, and that it will lead you to find out more about what the University has to offer.
Dr Sally Mapstone, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) The quotes featured in this prospectus were collected through interviews with current and recent graduate students and academic staff at the University of Oxford. They include: Anup Surendranath
Jayati Jain
Steven Wilson
Becky Waller
(India), DPhil Biochemistry (Keble College)
Beth Evans
(England), MPhil Modern Chinese Studies (Christ Church)
(China), DPhil Inorganic Chemistry (Linacre College)
Mark Stevenson
Varun Divgikar
Challenger Mishra
(England), MPhil Classical Archaeology (St Hilda’s College)
(India), DPhil Law (Balliol College) (England), DPhil Social Intervention (Green Templeton College) (Wales), MSt Women’s Studies (Wadham College) (India), DPhil Theoretical Physics (Exeter College)
Marcus Garvey
Marvin Lee
Daniel Decker
(Singapore), DPhil Biochemistry (Lincoln College)
Efema Amoako
(England), DPhil English Local History (Kellogg College)
Farida Makar
(Canada), DPhil History (Linacre College)
(USA), MPhil Social Anthropology (Trinity College) (Ghana), DPhil Education (St Anne’s College) (Egypt), MSt Middle Eastern Studies (St Antony’s College)
Michael Haslam
Morgan Wesley
Nelson Oppong
Hannah Field
(Ghana), DPhil International Development (Green Templeton College)
Jason Wright
(India), MSc Economics for Development (Kellogg College)
(New Zealand), DPhil English (Somerville College) (USA), MSt International Human Rights Law (Kellogg College)
Smriti Verma
Stephanie Dobrowolski
(Canada), DPhil Social Intervention (Jesus College)
(USA), DPhil Politics (Christ Church)
Tiantian Jia
(India), MSc Computer Science and MSc Financial Economics (Hertford College)
Dr Angus Hawkins,
Director of International Programmes, Department for Continuing Education
Dr Anne Mullen,
Senior Tutor (St Anne’s College)
Professor Anton van der Merwe, Director of Graduate Studies, Medical Sciences Division
Dr Lucie Cluver,
Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Social Policy and Intervention
Dr Sally Mapstone, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education)
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Contents 6
Where do Oxford’s graduate students come from?
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The academic life of a graduate student
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What are Oxford’s graduate students like?
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Master’s-level degrees
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How will I fund my study?
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Doctoral degrees
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Careers
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Part-time and flexible study
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Arriving in Oxford
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Oxford’s libraries
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Living in Oxford
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Settling in to life at Oxford
Making the most of your time at Oxford
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Oxford’s colleges
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Sport at Oxford
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Colleges as communities
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Nightlife and music
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A supportive environment
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Oxford’s museums and Botanic Garden
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Oxford’s academic departments and faculties
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Joining Oxford’s alumni
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Research at Oxford
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Continuing support in your career
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The University’s research impact
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How do I apply?
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Photograph by Yasemin Sengul, DPhil Mathematics (The Queen’s College)
Photograph by Rebecca Reynolds, Admissions Assistant at University Administrative Services
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Where do Oxford’s graduate students come from? There is no such thing as a typical Oxford graduate student. Our graduates are different ages, they come from different countries and cultures, and from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. We attract graduate students of the highest calibre and offer them a vibrant environment in which to study and learn. As a graduate student at Oxford, you will join a thriving research community of more than 9,600 other graduates, nearly 60 per cent of whom come from outside the UK, making Oxford one of the most international universities in the world. Our graduate student body includes 142 nationalities and our academics are drawn from more than 70 countries. Our research spans all areas of the globe and tackles issues of international significance.
• More than 9,600 exceptional graduate students • 142 nationalities • Nearly 60 per cent from outside the UK
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You get to be friends with these people who do such fantastic things it’s unreal, and the more you get to know them, the more you realise they’re excelling in so many different areas that it just seems impossible. People here are so interesting and have really different stories.” Stephanie Dobrowolski (Canada), DPhil Social Intervention (Jesus College)
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Photograph by Emily Dolmans, MSt English Literature (Exeter College)
Research carried out at Oxford has, over the centuries, made an enormous impact on the world of ideas, on our fundamental understanding of the physical world, on preventative medicine and treatment, on public policy, international affairs, the arts, business and much more. Graduate students are central to the University’s research efforts. They carry out a lot of the research that happens at Oxford, they help to push the boundaries of knowledge and understanding in their fields, and they join academics in tackling some of the major challenges facing the world in the twenty-first century. Graduate qualifications from Oxford are recognised and valued all around the world. Our graduate students go on to work in some of the world’s finest organisations. Whether you want to join the next generation of academic researchers and teachers or build a successful career outside academia, you will benefit from the exceptional people and resources that Oxford has to offer. To learn more about our students, take a moment to visit our ‘Wall of 100 Faces’: www.ox.ac.uk/videowall
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I was amazed to find the different nationalities. I’ve never been in an environment where people ask: ‘Where are you from?’ ‘I’m from Iran.’ ‘Where are you from?’ ‘I’m from Iceland.’ Even within Africa, I’ve not had the opportunity to meet and interact with people from such diverse backgrounds.” Nelson Oppong (Ghana), DPhil International Development (Green Templeton College)
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What are Oxford’s graduate students like? Graduate students at Oxford not only come from all kinds of different backgrounds, they also have diverse career goals and • 200 master’s-level courses study a broad array of subjects, from archaeology to zoology. The University currently offers around 130 doctoral programmes and 200 master’s-level courses, so whatever your passion, you are likely to find a course to suit you. Graduate study falls into two broad categories: taught master’s courses and doctoral research programmes. • Nearly 130 doctoral courses
Master’s degrees Students on taught master’s degrees study a range of core and optional courses, supported by lectures and seminars. Their work is assessed through a combination of coursework, written examinations and a dissertation. Some taught programmes prepare students for further research, while others are more oriented towards a particular profession, leading to a career in law, finance or development, for example. Some courses are delivered in a part-time format and are aimed at particular groups of professionals, such as diplomats and senior managers, who want the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their field, while also catalysing their career development. Taught programmes usually lead to a master’s or master’s-level qualification and last one or two years. Doctoral degrees Students on doctoral programmes focus on a specific research project. They work closely with an academic supervisor who oversees their studies, and they produce a thesis that represents a significant and substantial piece of work. Students in the experimental sciences are also likely to collaborate with their supervisor on shared laboratory work as part of a research team. After completing their DPhil (as it is known in Oxford – most other universities call it a PhD), research students frequently go on to pursue academic careers or careers requiring advanced research skills. Most commonly, doctoral degrees last three to four years. Academic qualifications To be eligible to apply for graduate study at Oxford, you need to have a record of academic excellence. As a minimum, you will usually need to have a Bachelor’s degree with first or strong upper second class honours, usually equivalent to a US GPA of 3.5 to 3.8. However, there are some courses that will take relevant experience or alternative backgrounds into consideration. In addition, if English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of a high level of linguistic competence, since English is the language of instruction and examination for all courses at Oxford. Whichever route you take, Oxford places emphasis on academic rigour and on a graduate student’s ability to study independently and to take the initiative, whether in exploring a new area of research, making connections, extending their networks, exploiting resources or acquiring new skills. For more information on specific courses and their entry requirements, see our online Course Guide. www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/courses
Photograph by Jin Lee, DPhil Experimental Psychology (Pembroke College)
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We like to have people who think differently. We don’t want people who are just going to do what they’re told. We want someone who comes in with new ideas and new perspectives and can challenge us.” Dr Lucie Cluver, Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Social Policy and Intervention
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You have to be resourceful, committed, independent, original and ambitious – in the best possible way.” Dr Sally Mapstone, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education)
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How will I fund my study? • More than £50 million in funding is awarded to graduate students at Oxford each year from a variety of sources • 58 per cent of Oxford’s doctoral students are fully funded • More than 70 per cent of research students in Medical Sciences and Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences are fully funded
The University of Oxford always aims to attract the best graduate students regardless of their background or financial circumstances. Funding for graduate study is available from a variety of sources including University-wide scholarships, departmental and college awards, external sources of funding, and loans.
University scholarships The University offers a variety of scholarship programmes to give the brightest candidates from around the world the opportunity to pursue graduate study. Oxford’s Clarendon Fund is the UK’s largest university graduate scholarship scheme, offering around 150 full scholarships every year to new graduate students on the basis of academic excellence. Since it was launched in 2001, the Clarendon Fund has enabled more than 1,150 scholars from more than 60 countries to undertake graduate studies at Oxford. The Clarendon Fund’s scholarly community includes students from all subject areas, making it one of the most diverse scholarship communities at the University. There are other scholarship schemes unique to Oxford. The Rhodes scholarship – the oldest and most prestigious international graduate scholarship in the world, which awards 83 scholarships each year – and the Weidenfeld Scholarship and Leadership Programme, recognise and develop leadership potential and a commitment to public service as well as academic excellence and rigour. The recently-established Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme in the Humanities currently funds around 15 postgraduate scholarships at any one time. The scholarship programme aims to fund leading Humanities students from throughout the world in fields as diverse as literature, history, music, archaeology, art history, Asian studies, and Middle Eastern studies. Research council awards Significant levels of funding are available from UK research councils – government-funded agencies that provide financial support to researchers from the UK, EU and in some cases overseas, across a range of disciplines. Competition for research council awards is intense, and the high number of awards received by our graduate students is a reflection of the quality of research at Oxford. Approximately 15 per cent of all our new graduate students are funded by UK research councils. Regional scholarship schemes In addition, many graduate students receive funding from schemes such as the Marshall Scholarships, the Fulbright Programme, the Commonwealth Scholarships and other regional scholarship schemes run by the student’s home government.
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The scholarship that I have has been quite good for meeting people because they have receptions and various events.” Hannah Field, (New Zealand) DPhil English and Clarendon Scholar (Somerville College)
Photograph by Jaani Riordan, DPhil Law (Magdalen College)
Research-specific scholarships Some of our graduate students benefit from scholarships for specific research projects. In some instances these are supported by charities; for example, the Wellcome Trust supports a number of research students via the Doctoral Training Centre courses offered in the medical sciences. Loans In some cases, students take out a loan to cover their costs. Loan funding is dependent on the student’s country of residence, as it is often linked to government or state-run schemes, the largest of which are available to students from the USA and Canada. To explore funding options further, and for full information about fees and living costs associated with graduate study at Oxford, visit the Fees and Funding section of our website. You can find out which awards you might be eligible to apply for by using the Fees, Funding and Scholarship Search: www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/fundingsearch
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Careers •O xford postgraduates enjoy an average starting salary of more than £34,000 pa •T housands of job vacancies are advertised to Oxford students through CareerConnect •T he Careers Service hosts workshops and has resources to help you develop important transferable skills •M ore than 100 international summer internship opportunities specifically offered to Oxford students
You are encouraged early on in your course to develop your longer-term goals and aspirations. The University is committed to helping its graduates find high-level employment, embark on satisfying careers, and fulfil their personal and professional potential.
Careers Service From the very beginning of your time as a student at Oxford, the Careers Service is here to help support you to define and then achieve your future plans. The Careers Service can help you access a wealth of information and consider your options for future study or for a variety of career paths. The Service also offers workshops and training to help you put together a strong CV, develop an effective job search strategy, make competitive job applications and develop your interview skills. You can also work on your personal skills, such as being able to identify and work to your strengths, and learn how to negotiate job offers. Getting the job of your choice often depends on getting the right experiences throughout your time as a student. Many employers like to see evidence of activities beyond your course. The Careers Service offers a number of programmes that help you learn more about various careers while getting valuable first-hand experience and skills development, including the Oxford University International Internship Programme (OUIIP), The Student Consultancy (TSC) and Insight Into Teaching. Oxford University International Internship Programme (OUIIP) OUIIP offers global summer work placements to current undergraduate and graduate students, most of which are provided by Oxford alumni or through business and educational partnerships. The aim of the programme is to provide opportunities for Oxford students to gain valuable professional experience in a variety of sectors and cultures all over the world, including with prominent, groundbreaking and original organisations and companies on highly competitive, innovative, dynamic, exciting and unusual projects which would not otherwise be readily available to students. The Student Consultancy (TSC) TSC is an innovative and unique programme of learning and development activities that links Oxford students with local businesses and community organisations in eight-week placements alongside their academic studies. As part of the programme, students get a crash course in management consulting skills and the chance to embed themselves in a local business as part of a team working on real strategic and management projects. It gives local SMEs (small to medium-sized enterprises), charities, community organisations and businesses access to free consultancy and creative thinking.
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Photograph by Jenaleen Law, MSc Surgical Sciences (Oriel College)
Insight into Teaching Insight into Teaching is a programme that allows students to spend part of each day during one week of term at a local school, observing, planning and delivering a class. They take part in the life of the school to gain a good understanding of what a teaching career would be like. Many students go on to apply for a qualification or job in teaching. www.careers.ox.ac.uk
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The internship helped me get the job I wanted in that it clarified my thinking about what I wanted to do, it gave me good examples of why I wanted to do it, and it’s something that obviously looked good on my CV, and was good to talk about in interviews. It’s certainly something that makes you stand out.” Marcus Garvey (England), MPhil Modern Chinese Studies (Christ Church)
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Arriving in Oxford The University and colleges offer a range of services to help support your move to Oxford and to help you settle in. We offer advisory services, including help with visas, finding accommodation, arranging medical care and childcare. Nearly 60 per cent of our full-time graduate students come from outside the UK, and we have extensive experience of welcoming and caring for international students.
Visas If you are an overseas student from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, one of the first things you will need to do before you come to Oxford is apply for a visa in your home country to get permission to come to the UK to study. Our Student Information and Advisory Service provides specialist advice on visa and immigration processes. Family matters If you are bringing your family to Oxford, our dedicated Childcare Services can help you to arrange childcare. The University has three nurseries open to University staff and students, and offers a number of subsidised nursery places and a subsidised play scheme during the vacations. Four colleges also have their own nurseries – Balliol, St Anne’s, Somerville and Wolfson – and the University retains some places in private nurseries. IT Before you arrive you will be given a University of Oxford IT account that allows you to access student computing services both on-site and remotely. Oxford University Computing Services (OUCS) provides online information about bringing your own computer to Oxford, how to set up your IT access when you arrive, who to contact for computing support, and how to make the most of the University’s IT resources when you are here. www.oucs.ox.ac.uk Meet and Greet service If you are flying to the UK, the University offers a ‘meet and greet’ service at Heathrow airport for new students on certain days in late September and early October. Representatives from the University will meet you, accompany you to Oxford and explain how to get to your college or accommodation, and will help you with any questions you may have about your first few days. www.ox.ac.uk/students/new/meet Health services Once you are in Oxford, your college will help you to arrange healthcare with a local National Health Service (NHS) doctor (who will often be referred to as ‘the college doctor’), or you can choose to register with another local medical practice. For minor complaints, most colleges have a college nurse and provide sickbays or have special arrangements for students who are confined to bed. Like all doctor–patient relationships, those between college doctors, or college nurses, and students are confidential. Further details of these and many other services designed to make your move to Oxford as smooth as possible, are available via the Student Gateway. www.ox.ac.uk/students/student_information Photograph by Ali Gumusay, MPhil Islamic Studies (Magdalen College)
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At the start of the year, we did inductions for international students, just telling them about Oxford, all the little stuff they might not know.” Beth Evans, (Wales) MSt Women’s Studies (Wadham College) and former Vice-President (Graduates), Oxford University Student Union (OUSU)
People were very supportive; the system is constructed to really help you every step of the way.” Farida Makar (Egypt), MSt Middle Eastern Studies (St Antony’s College)
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Living in Oxford Oxford is about 60 miles (90km) north-west of London and is only an hour away from Heathrow airport. Ancient and beautiful buildings dominate the city, but it is also modern and cosmopolitan, offering everything you could want in the way of amenities and entertainment.
College and University accommodation Many colleges are able to offer accommodation to their graduate students, and some have accommodation suitable for couples and families as well. College accommodation is not always on site, and may be in a separate annexe or in college-owned houses or apartments elsewhere in the city. As the availability of college accommodation is limited, it is a good idea to submit your application relatively early in the admissions year. The University’s Accommodation Office can help you to find somewhere to live if college accommodation is unavailable, or if your college is unable to provide the type of housing you need. The Office may be able help you find accommodation particularly suited to couples and families. The Office lets and manages 500 residential units for graduate students, their partners and families on several sites close to the centre of Oxford. It also keeps a register containing houses, flats and rooms to rent in the private sector. ‘Living in’ and ‘living out’ Both college and private accommodation is spread throughout the city, so you may wish to consider in advance which area of Oxford you want to live in. Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) publishes a guide to ‘living out’ (ie. not living in college or university accommodation), describing different areas of the city and covering issues such as finding accommodation, financial issues, legal standards and health and safety. www.ousu.org/welfare Popular Student Areas: • Jericho: home to a range of international restaurants, bars, pubs and an independent arts cinema; • Cowley Road area: an easy cycle from the city centre. This is the most ethnically diverse part of the city, with many international eateries and lots of regional food shops and take- aways; • Iffley Road: fewer amenities but close to the University sports ground, gym and swimming pool;
• Botley Road and Osney Island: convenient for the train station and the Saïd Business School; • Abingdon Road: in the south of Oxford, situated near the river and great for keen rowers; • Summertown: a residential area about a mile north of Oxford city centre with a plethora of shops and cafes; • Headington: ideal for students whose research is based at the John Radcliffe Hospital or at the Old Road Campus. www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/vod
Photograph by Jaani Riordan, DPhil Law (Magdalen College)
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It’s really beautiful and easy to get around. I feel constantly grateful to be here and sort of awestruck. Every time I walk up to the Bodleian Library, I just look up and can’t believe I’m here. I think it’s a wonderful place.” Hannah Field (New Zealand), DPhil English (Somerville College)
The best thing is that you can cycle everywhere in Oxford in about 10 minutes, and there are lots of nice bars and restaurants, and even though there’s constantly the opportunity to party and have fun if you want, you never get disturbed by it.” Mark Stevenson (England), MPhil Classical Archaeology (St Hilda’s College)
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Two weeks into being here, I felt like I’d been here forever; it was a very bizarre feeling.” Farida Makar (Egypt), MSt Middle Eastern Studies (St Antony’s College)
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Settling in to life at Oxford When you first arrive in Oxford, it may take a little while for you to find your way around its ancient streets. The University is a large organisation that is fully integrated into the city and has been evolving for 800 years. Some of the first things our students do when they arrive include finding a bike (most students in Oxford find cycling is the best way to get around), setting up a bank account, computer and mobile phone, finding their department, getting to know their college and working out the best places to study and socialise. www.ox.ac.uk/students/new/yourfirstfewweeks
Matriculation One of the major events you will experience shortly after ‘coming up’ to Oxford is matriculation; one of Oxford’s many traditions that has endured since the Middle Ages. Matriculation is held at the University’s Sheldonian Theatre and is the ceremony at which you are formally admitted to the University. Orientation International students are invited to an orientation day at the start of the academic year. Sessions run throughout the day to give you practical information about living and studying in the UK and introduce you to staff and current graduate students from all over the world who will be able to help and advise you. The day covers topics such as studying and learning in the Oxford system, University services, living in Britain and cultural differences, as well as addressing practical issues such as employment, immigration, visas and health and safety. You can choose which talks to attend and at the end of the day there is a social hour so you can meet fellow students. College dining Another good thing to experience early on is college dining. Most colleges have a tradition of regular formal hall dinners, which consist of three or four courses and the ambience of an evening out in a nice restaurant. On some of these occasions you can invite people to your college for dinner and then they may return the favour. In this way, you can get to know people studying your own and other subjects at the same time as visiting many of the college grounds and dining halls. Further information on your first few weeks at Oxford is available via the Student Gateway on our website, and you can get first-hand accounts of what life at Oxford is like by watching videos of students talking about their experiences on our Wall of 100 Faces. www.ox.ac.uk/videowall
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It’s pretty awesome that everything you could want or need is all within a square mile.” Stephanie Dobrowolski (Canada), DPhil Social Intervention (Jesus College)
Photograph by Caitilin McMillan, MSc Migration Studies (Blackfriar’s Hall)
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You can quite often get into just absolutely fantastic lunchtime conversations with people who are totally out of your field but doing very interesting work … it’s less a food service location and more of a social interaction.” Morgan Wesley (Canada), DPhil History (Linacre College)
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Oxford’s colleges As an Oxford graduate student, you will belong to a department or faculty which will provide your teaching and supervision. You self-governing colleges will also be a member of one of the University’s colleges. Being • 6 permanent private halls a member of a college is one of the most unique aspects of studying at Oxford and offers you an interdisciplinary community where you can interact with academics and fellow students from all over the world. You will have a college academic advisor to keep an eye on your academic progress and the chance to attend college research seminars or hear talks from prominent speakers. • 38 independent,
Range of colleges There are 38 colleges scattered across the city, seven of which are solely dedicated to graduate students. There are also six permanent private halls, which were founded by different Christian denominations and still retain their religious character. Each college has its own distinctive identity. Some are grand and ancient, some are modern with award-winning architecture, and some are small and intimate. Many feature stunning courtyards called quadrangles (‘quads’) and have beautiful grounds and gardens where you can read and reflect, play croquet or tennis, or catch up with friends. All are lively academic communities. The University’s oldest colleges were established by the thirteenth century, and the newest came into existence in 2008. Membership of colleges ranges from fewer than 100 students to nearly 800. Facilities Colleges and halls have their own libraries and study spaces, dining halls, bars and common rooms, sporting and social facilities. College teams compete with each other in sports such as rowing, hockey, cricket, netball and rugby; plays and concerts are staged in college auditoriums, chapels, gardens and quadrangles; and meals in hall are an excellent way to get to know other members of the academic community. Oxford is relatively small and most colleges are no more than about a 15-minute walk from the city centre. When you apply you can indicate your preferred college or, like a third of our applicants, you can let us find one for you. Whichever college you go to, you are likely to develop a strong loyalty to it that will last you for life. www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/colleges
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The primary advantage of being associated with a college is the chance to interact with students from all age groups and multiple disciplines. One usually develops strong bonds with people from different cultures and nationalities.” Challenger Mishra (India), DPhil Theoretical Physics (Exeter College)
Photograph by Danielle Thompson, MSt Film Aesthetics (Kellogg College)
OXFORD City Centre
All Oxford colleges are within easy walking distance of the centre of Oxford
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Colleges as communities Colleges are more than beautiful buildings; they are close-knit communities of fellows (the Oxford term for college academics), students and staff. They provide a rich academic base of people and activities which complements the particular focus of your own studies. At your college, you will have the opportunity to get to know people studying a range of different subjects and create a circle of friends. Colleges can offer a calm retreat, a quiet place to study, or somewhere to get together with other students and socialise. As a graduate student, interactions with people at your college might range from asking the college librarian to help you find a book you need, to getting up before breakfast with other members of your college for rowing practice, or perhaps finding out more about astrophysics from a fellow student over dinner.
Common rooms All graduate students belong to a college common room. This is often known as the Middle Common Room (MCR) or Graduate Common Room (GCR), which refer both to a community of graduate students within the college and to the physical space in the college that is dedicated to their exclusive use. The MCR is a hub for graduate social life and usually has facilities such as a kitchen, TV, DVD collection, computers, games and sports equipment. Graduate student volunteers on the MCR committee organise a programme of graduate social events such as bops (large, themed parties), film nights, lecture suppers, guest dinners, sporting events and cultural trips. Graduate-only colleges Seven of Oxford’s colleges – Green Templeton, Kellogg, Linacre, Nuffield, St Antony’s, St Cross and Wolfson – are dedicated to graduate students only, and provide tailored support to more than a third of Oxford’s graduate population. Graduate colleges are home to a diverse, international student body and provide a friendly and supportive environment for master’s-level and doctoral students. Support University life can be demanding and all colleges offer a strong support system. Each graduate student has a college adviser, who is a member of the college’s academic staff, and will be able to offer support. All colleges offer medical support via college doctors and nurses; in addition, many offer support to those of any faith, or none, via a college chaplain or pastoral adviser, and peer support from student welfare officers, mentors and trained peer supporters. The vast majority of colleges also have their own chapels, and many people of different religious beliefs and none enjoy taking an hour out of their day to appreciate the experience of listening to their college choir.
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I have to hold my hands up and say my college has the best graduate social life in the whole of Oxford – but everybody says that!” Mark Stevenson (England), MPhil Classical Archaeology (St Hilda’s College)
Photograph by Brett Tully, DPhil Engineering Science (Magdalen College)
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The College allows the student an additional dimension: a kind of escape route from the pressures of the academic side of their work. It is still is an academic community, but a more informal community focused on pastoral support, domestic provision and intellectual connections.” Dr Anne Mullen, Senior Tutor (St Anne’s College)
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A supportive environment Colleges offer a great deal of support to graduate students. A range of University-wide services and societies are also on offer to help graduate students and their families settle in, to provide financial, personal, emotional and social support, and to help them get the most out of their studies.
Clubs and societies Although you might be leaving your home country for a while, you don’t have to leave behind your culture, your sense of national identity or your religion. Oxford has a huge number of national, regional and religious societies set up and run by students, so that you can meet other Oxford students from your own part of the world with similar backgrounds, political views or beliefs. Examples include the Baha’i Society, the Sikh Society, Democrats Abroad, the Chinese Society, the Nigeria Society, the Middle Eastern Society, the African and Caribbean Society, and many more. These clubs can also serve as a way for you to introduce your nation and culture to other students from all over the globe. Language Centre The University has a large and well-equipped Language Centre that is open to all students. Foreign language courses are offered in 12 languages, including Arabic, Chinese and Japanese. The first-class language library has text, audio, video and computer-based material in 140 languages, satellite reception in 13, and internet links to language learning sites. The Centre also runs popular English language courses that are aimed at improving students’ communication skills and academic writing. You can take a pre-sessional course before you start your academic studies at Oxford, or book a place once you have started your course. Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) As a student at Oxford, you will automatically become a member of the Oxford University Student Union. OUSU exists to represent students in the University’s decision-making, to act as the voice for students in higher education policy debates, and to help students to get the most out of their time at the University. Each year a small number of students are elected to full-time sabbatical positions, including that of a Vice-President who is specifically dedicated to graduate students who acts as a spokesperson for the graduate student body and helps shape University policy.
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The African Society gave me an opportunity to identify with people like myself who are here and have similar ambitions, and I have found that very, very useful, especially thinking about what we can give back to Africa as a continent.” Nelson Oppong (Ghana), DPhil International Development (Green Templeton College)
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Photograph by Jaani Riordan, DPhil Law (Magdalen College)
Counselling Service If you want personal support, the University has a professionally staffed Student Counselling Service that is confidential and free to graduate students. The counsellors are accustomed to helping people from many different backgrounds and cultures with a wide range of issues. Nightline is a telephone helpline, run by students for students; it operates from 8pm to 8am during term time. OUSU also has a Student Advice Service, which offers information, advice and support. These services are confidential, impartial and non-judgemental, and have no religious, political or social bias. Other services Other support services available to graduate students at Oxford include: the Student Financial Support team, which offers advice to students suffering financial hardship; the Disability Advisory Service, which supports students with disabilities; and the Student Information and Advisory Service, which advises students on a range of issues including visas and immigration. If you are planning on bringing your partner or children to Oxford, you may like to know about the Oxford University Newcomer’s Club, which provides a meeting point for partners of newly arrived graduate students and staff, or the dedicated Childcare Services that can help arrange childcare in one of the University or college nurseries, or private nurseries across the city.
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One of the most important things we offer in terms of welfare is the Student Advice Service. So if any graduate students have academic problems, problems with housing, problems with their supervisor, then they can get in touch; it’s a free and confidential advisory service.” Beth Evans (Wales), MSt Women’s Studies (Wadham College)
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Oxford’s academic departments and faculties • More than 70 departments • More than 1,500 academic staff • More than 3,500 research and
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As a graduate student at Oxford you will belong to an academic department or faculty. There are more than 70 departments located around the city. Each one has its own academic community, dedicated to advancing knowledge in particular subject areas, but departments also work together to teach joint courses and to collaborate on interdisciplinary research projects.
Divisions and departments Your department will be responsible for organising the lectures, classes and seminars that may form part of your course and for the supervision of your academic work. It will offer access to a flourishing research community and provide exceptional resources to support your studies. Departments belong to four broad academic divisions – humanities; mathematical, physical and life sciences; medical sciences; and social sciences – which coordinate skills training for graduate students and help foster networking and an interdisciplinary approach to research. There is also a large and diverse Department for Continuing Education. The recently-launched Medical Sciences Graduate School co-ordinates research course opportunities, funding and skills training. • More than 4,300 students on
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Departmental events Departments facilitate knowledge exchange by hosting seminars, guest lectures and academic conferences, giving graduate students the opportunity to learn about and challenge each other’s work and to build relationships with leading scholars and professionals in their field of study. Events also foster multidisciplinary research in areas of critical importance such as climate change, energy policy, financial regulation, global governance, public health, poverty, migration and social inequality. Resources and facilities Departments and faculties provide graduate students with access to study resources. Oxford’s science and engineering departments, for example, give students access to state-of-the art laboratories that support cutting-edge research. The £20 million Chemistry Research Laboratory, opened by Her Majesty The Queen, houses 11 nuclear magnetic resonance machines, 11 mass spectrometers and an X-ray crystallography facility, while at the £5 million Jenner Institute Laboratories, researchers are developing vaccines against some of the most damaging diseases worldwide, such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV.
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People leave their doors open and whoever it is, whether it’s a student or a professor or a lecturer, if the door’s open, they’ll pop their head round and say ‘hello’.” Becky Waller (England), DPhil Social Intervention (Green Templeton College)
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Photograph by Emily Dolmans, MSt English Literature (Exeter College)
The University invests heavily in departments and faculties to ensure they remain world class. For example, the University is building a new humanities development in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter near the centre of Oxford. This will provide a home for most of the faculties in the humanities, and will offer excellent teaching facilities, dedicated graduate space and academic offices, as well as space for visiting scholars and research projects. At the centre of the development will be a new humanities library, accompanied by lecture theatres, cafés and other communal areas. It will also house a humanities research centre. In the meantime, there is a temporary humanities building on the same site that offers some library facilities as well as space for graduate study and training. www.ox.ac.uk/divisions/department_az.html
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We have the best libraries, laboratories, museums and collections, and the best array of scholars in the world, I would say.” Dr Sally Mapstone, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education)
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Research at Oxford Oxford is one of the world’s leading research universities – a place where some of the brightest and best minds in the world look at advancing core research in all fields and addressing some of the toughest challenges facing the world today – reducing poverty, tackling disease, preventing climate change, coping with ageing populations, developing new energy sources, and conserving biodiversity. In the course of its history, Oxford has produced 50 Nobel Prize winners and its current academic community includes 80 Fellows of the Royal Society and 100 Fellows of the British Academy, the UK’s most distinguished academic bodies.
Prize-winning researchers The standard of Oxford academics is regularly recognised in the award of prestigious international prizes. Recent examples include the Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine, given to Professor Fiona Powrie in 2012 for her pioneering research into the human immune system; the L’ORÉAL-UNESCO Women in Science Awards, bestowed on Professor Fran Ashcroft in 2012; the Gairdner Award for medical research, awarded in 2010 to Professor Peter Ratcliffe and Professor Nick White; the International Balzan Prize, awarded to Professor Joe Silk in 2011 for his work on early galaxies; and the Phyllis Goodhart Gordon Prize for Music to Professor Elizabeth Eva Leach. Our Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary prize for Higher Education in 2011, bringing the total number of Queen’s Anniversary prizes won by Oxford to eight, more than any other university. Research funding The scale of research activity at Oxford is substantial, involving more than 70 departments, 1,500 academic staff, 3,500 research and research support staff, and 5,300 graduate research students. In the last Research Assessment Exercise held at a national level in the UK, Oxford submitted the largest number of researchers of any UK university spread over 48 different fields, and was judged to have the largest volume of world-leading research (rated the top score of 4*). The University of Oxford’s total research income for 2010–11 totalled £500.5 million. Of this sum, £123.9 million was received in research funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), and £376.6 million was received from externally funded grants and contracts. Commitment to the best In order to continue this tradition of research excellence, the University is committed to recruiting and retaining researchers of the highest potential and distinction, to attracting the very best research students nationally and internationally, and to providing a supportive research environment in which scholars, at every stage of their career, can flourish. It is also committed to fostering research collaboration regionally, nationally and internationally, and to building partnerships with other research institutions, research agencies, funding bodies, industrial and commercial partners, sponsors and benefactors. www.ox.ac.uk/research
Photograph by Joseph Caruana, DPhil Astrophysics (Christ Church)
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The University’s research impact • Oxford’s iTunesU site has attracted more than 12m downloads from 185 countries • More than 6,000 media enquiries are made a year to the University’s Press Office • More than 60 spin-out companies have been created from Oxford research since 2000 • On average, one patent application is made each week
Oxford is committed to sharing the exciting research it does with the world and to maximising the benefits of its research by contributing to better public policy, improved health outcomes, economic prosperity, social cohesion, international development, a better quality of life, and more. To this end, the University disseminates, applies and commercialises research in numerous different contexts.
Outreach Academics and graduate students sometimes get involved in outreach programmes in order to communicate their enthusiasm for their subject to the general public or to school children. Accelerate!, a programme started and run by graduate physics students, engages audiences with accelerator physics through a 45-minute live show. In 2012 the University launched Oxford Sparks, a new science resource packed with videos, apps, games and activities which are designed to showcase cuttingedge physical, life and medical sciences in an exciting and engaging way. The Latin Teaching Scheme, developed by the Classics Outreach Programme, brings university-level Latin instruction to local state school students who otherwise would not have the opportunity to study it. Press Office The University’s Press Office deals with more than 6,000 queries a year from media outlets all around the world, including many about newsworthy research findings. The Press Office provides media training to researchers who are leading research projects likely to be of interest to the media; it puts journalists looking for experts in touch with the right researchers, and has a broadcast studio with links to major broadcasters. It also proactively promotes newsworthy research in written and multimedia form. Sharing discoveries Members of the University frequently share their research in an informal way online. A group of researchers digitising more than 1,000 poetic ‘miscellanies’ (popular poetic collections) from the eighteenth century regularly blog about their surprising discoveries, which recently included a bawdy poem mischievously ascribed to the Puritan poet John Milton; and the Oxford Science Blog gives
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Photograph by Laurynas Pliuskys, DPhil System Approaches to Biomedical Science (Pembroke College)
followers the inside track on science at Oxford – the people, the projects and what is happening behind the scenes.
Sharing research The University hosts a free iTunesU site, featuring lectures by Oxford academics and famous visitors. New audio and video files and e-publications are added each week, and recent additions include Shakespeare’s first folio of 36 plays with their original spellings, and lectures on the history of tropical medicine and the future of journalism: www.itunes.ox.ac.uk. The University also has its own YouTube channel featuring lectures and reports of current events. www.youtube.com/user/oxford Patents Isis Innovation, the technology transfer company of the University of Oxford, helps researchers to commercialise intellectual property arising from their research, whether by patenting or licensing their discoveries, or by helping them to create spin-out companies. The company also identifies and manages consultancy opportunities for University researchers. It is the most successful university technology transfer company in the UK, filing, on average, one new patent each week. The University supports a large number of other regional, national and international initiatives designed to maximise the impact of research, including through learned societies, research councils, charities, literary and artistic exhibitions, trade fairs and international conferences.
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It’s very exciting and rewarding working with graduate students, because of the concentration on areas on which one is working oneself.” Dr Angus Hawkins, Director of International Programmes, Department for Continuing Education
As well as conducting my own research, Oxford gave me the opportunity to teach some of the brightest and most talented undergraduate students anywhere in the world. My graduate training has been truly life changing and invaluable to my professional and intellectual development.” Steven Wilson (USA), DPhil Politics (Christ Church) and Lecturer in Politics (St Anne’s College)
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The academic life of a graduate student Graduate students are encouraged to produce research that creates impact through publication in top-tier journals, and can attend skills courses focusing on what they need to know in order to submit articles for publication in their field. There are also opportunities for them to train in, and help with, lecturing and tutoring undergraduates, so that they can share their passion for their subject with junior members of the University. As a graduate student, you will benefit from access to some of the finest libraries in the world (see page 40), but you may also work in a range of other settings either within Oxford or elsewhere.
Laboratories Students in the sciences and engineering spend a lot of their time in the University’s state-of-theart laboratories. Oxford continually invests to ensure it has the finest facilities for researchers from around the world. One example is the new £30 million Oxford Molecular Pathology Institute (OMPI) at the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology. Its new laboratories have facilities for carrying out frontline research into the causes of diseases such as cancer, HIV, influenza, Alzheimer’s and heart disease. Museums Students across a range of disciplines make use of the University’s exceptional museums. The Ashmolean Museum, the world’s first university museum, established in 1677, reopened in 2009 following a major, multi-million pound redevelopment. The new building has been acclaimed by both the international media and members of the public. All of the University’s museums and collections are important resources for graduate students across all disciplines (see page 45). Fieldwork Oxford’s graduate researchers carry out fieldwork all around the world; either alone or in teams. For example, an archaeology doctoral student is currently researching the rock art of pre-sedentary societies in India, and an Ecudorian zoology graduate student recently combined academic expertise with his own local knowledge to study conservation on the Galapagos Islands, the species-rich archipelago where Darwin conceived his theory of evolution. Conferences Many doctoral students receive financial support from their departments and colleges to attend conferences all over the world as well as training in presenting and networking so they can make the most of these events. They also contribute to some of the many academic conferences that are hosted in Oxford each year; often this will involve them in sharing their own ideas and research by presenting papers or posters.
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Master’s-level degrees The University of Oxford offers approximately 200 taught master’s-level courses of various kinds, many of which combine academic rigour with a strong career orientation, for example some of the courses offered in law, finance and education. They range from full-time courses designed to immerse you in a particular subject, to part-time courses designed to suit particular groups of professionals. Master’s programmes may focus on a broad discipline, such as archaeology, a sub-discipline such as theoretical chemistry, an interdisciplinary field such as education, or a professional field like cognitive behavioural therapy. In a number of subjects, master’s courses are a pre-requisite to progress to doctoral programmes.
Types of master’s degrees Taught master’s courses normally result in either a Master of Studies (MSt – often called an MA in other universities), Master of Science by coursework (MSc) or a Master of Philosophy (MPhil). Other master’s-level taught courses include the world-renowned Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) and Magister Juris (MJur) offered by the Faculty of Law, and the Bachelor of Philosophy (BPhil) offered by the Faculty of Philosophy. Composition of degrees The composition of these taught courses varies according to the subject, but they normally comprise a range of core and optional modules, supported by teaching in the form of lectures and seminars. They are typically assessed through a combination of course assignments, a dissertation, and written examinations. Taught master’s-level courses take between nine and twelve months, and the MPhil degree takes two years to complete. Professionally-oriented options Some of the full-time courses on offer may be suited to recent graduates looking to launch a career in a particular field, such as the MSc in Financial Economics, or to graduates who have already been working in a particular field for several years, such as the one-year MBA programme or MSt in Diplomatic Studies. Similarly, the globally-focussed, multi-disciplinary Master of Public Policy (MPP) course at the new Blavatnik School of Government is aimed at those already established in a career but seeking to improve their opportunities and widen their skills base. MPP students are taught the practice of government and leadership in ways that will strengthen communities, create opportunities and foster cooperation across the world.
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Photograph by Joseph Caruana, DPhil Astrophysics (Christ Church)
Part-time options Part-time programmes are designed to allow students to study alongside other commitments, or may be tailored to professionals who wish to enhance their careers, such as the Executive MBA (see page 38). Training and skills Students undertaking master’s degrees also benefit greatly from the resources and experiences made available to them for training and skills development. Most academic divisions and departments offer courses and seminars on various research methodologies and software, as well as help develop a range of transferable skills such as research management, communication skills, and personal effectiveness. In addition to this, both the University Computing Service (OUCS) and Careers Service offer skills and professional development training to all master’s and doctoral students. Our online Course Guide gives full details of specific course content and the relevant entry requirements: www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/courses
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I decided to come to Oxford because of its outstanding reputation for academic excellence. My subject has one of the strongest international research outputs and top notch facilities and I think the three year DPhil programme in Oxford can give me systematic and comprehensive training.” Tiantian Jia (China), DPhil Inorganic Chemistry (Linacre College)
One of the key requirements for research students is to come up with a project, which needs to be a good combination of what is interesting and novel and ambitious, and what is doable. So it’s coming up with a project that balances those requirements.” Professor Anton Van Der Merwe, Director of Graduate Studies, Medical Sciences Division
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Doctoral degrees The benefits of studying for a doctoral degree at Oxford include the chance to become part of a pioneering research community, to acquire rigorous training in research methods, to stretch yourself to the limit in your field of interest, to benefit from working with other high-calibre researchers in your field, and to get access to the University’s exceptional physical and intellectual resources. Oxford’s main doctoral degree is called a DPhil rather than the more familiar PhD, which is used in most other universities, and typically lasts three to four years, rather than the longer doctoral degrees offered in some other universities worldwide.
Supervisors As a doctoral student in Oxford, you will enjoy a close working relationship with your supervisor or supervisors. They will help you to devise a programme that allows you to realise the full benefits of the resources available, and will meet with you regularly to stimulate your thinking and provide guidance about how to approach, implement and report on your research. Doctoral students often work closely with, and receive advice from, other academics as well as their own supervisor, including academics in other departments where research is interdisciplinary. Expectations It usually takes three to four years to complete a DPhil, which is normally awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral examination called a viva voce. The thesis must be a significant and substantial piece of research, conveyed in a lucid and scholarly manner, and must demonstrate that you have a good general knowledge of the field. Some structured, four-year DPhil courses in specific subject areas are offered by our Medical Sciences and Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences divisions through their Doctoral Training Centres. These involve students receiving training and taking rotations in different laboratories across a range of disciplines before concentrating on a specific research project from their second year onwards. The Social Sciences Doctoral Training Centre offers four-year (Masters and DPhil) and three-year (DPhil) programmes in a wide range of social science subjects, with a total of 45 ESRC studentships available each year. Skills training Students undertaking doctoral degrees often choose to attend courses on specific research skills to ensure that they are not only accomplished in the practical and theoretical aspects of their research, but also able to manage themselves effectively and communicate their research findings to a wide audience. The broad areas covered by skills training include research skills and techniques, the research environment, research management, personal effectiveness, communications skills, networking and team working, and career management. From these areas, research students can select courses to suit them, for example: scientific writing, publishing, statistical analysis, presentation skills, intellectual property, research ethics, entrepreneurship, project management, time management or career planning. These are transferable skills which support students in whatever career they choose to follow after their studies at Oxford. Photograph by Owen Weller, DPhil Earth Sciences (Exeter College)
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Part-time and flexible study •
650 students on part-time graduate programmes leading to Oxford qualifications
The University, particularly via its Department for Continuing Education, Saïd Business School, and Department of Computer Sciences provides a range of high-quality, flexible, part-time graduate courses, including postgraduate certificates and diplomas, taught master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees in a number of disciplines.
The Continuing Education Graduate School The Department for Continuing Education offers more than 30 part-time master’s-level degrees, diploma and certificate courses ranging across the humanities, mathematical, physical and life sciences, medical sciences and social sciences, together with five part-time DPhil programmes in archaeology, architectural history, cognitive behavioural therapy, English local history and evidencebased health care, in its Graduate School. Its courses are innovative and flexible in structure and delivery and are designed to enable those with career and family commitments to study successfully at Oxford. The Graduate School and individual graduate programmes provide research skills training and the opportunity to interact with graduates from the same and different disciplines and professions at research seminars and other events. Executive Education at the Saïd Business School Oxford’s Saïd Business School also offers opportunities for flexible and part-time study for an Oxford University qualification through its Executive MBA, an MSc in Major Programme Management, and the Oxford Diplomas within its Executive Education programme. Ranked 1st in the UK and 7th in the world, the Executive Education programme offers management, leadership, finance, strategy and custom programmes to help individuals progress through critical levels of their career. Software Engineering at the Department of Computer Science The Software Engineering Programme offers working professionals the opportunity to undertake a Master’s degree in Software Engineering or in Software and Systems Security on a part-time basis. The courses make strong connections between theory and practice in software engineering, and are delivered by leading researchers and industry practitioners. Graduate-level short courses Individual modules of many of the postgraduate courses offered at Oxford may also be taken on a stand-alone basis, for those who are not able to commit to more extensive study, or who wish simply to learn about a particular aspect of the discipline.
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Photograph by Joseph Caruana, DPhil Astrophysics (Christ Church)
Support for part-time study Studying for an Oxford qualification on a part-time basis can be exhilarating and challenging but also demanding, particularly if you have to balance family and work with your course requirements. The courses available have been designed with the needs of mature students in mind, while at the same time offering the opportunity for an intensive educational experience. Further details of Continuing Education and Executive Education courses are available on their websites: www.conted.ox.ac.uk | www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/execed
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Oxford’s libraries The Bodleian Libraries, the world-renowned group of research libraries of the University of Oxford, form a global power house for research and learning, embracing a vast range of collections and services from fragments of ancient Egyptian papyrus to cutting-edge digital technologies. They include iconic reading rooms such as the medieval Duke Humfrey’s Library and the reading rooms of the circular, domed Radcliffe Camera, as well as specialist departmental libraries ranging from the historic Taylor Institution Library for linguists to the twenty-first century Sainsbury Library at the Saïd Business School. • • • •
Approximately 100 libraries More than 11 million printed items More than 45,000 e-journals Approximately 7 million full text downloads in 2011
Diverse collections The Bodleian Libraries house unrivalled collections of published literature and primary source materials – manuscripts, rare books, scientific papers, ephemera, maps, music and photographs – spanning continents, ages, languages and subjects. Among the Bodleian’s many treasures are four copies of the Magna Carta, Shakespeare’s First Folio and the oldest surviving manuscript of the Elements of Euclid (c 888 AD). Access to the Special Collections for approved research is an important and unique element of graduate study at Oxford. Digital resources Twenty-first century digital technology is opening up the academic riches of Oxford’s libraries. In addition to its vast print and archival collections, ‘the Bod’ (as it is known in Oxford) offers access to more than 45,000 e-journals as well as licensed electronic databases and reference works. The Bodleian has already digitised more than a million items from its collections and, through the Oxford Digital Library, the University is leading the way in digitising manuscripts. As a partner in Google’s Book Search initiative, the Bodleian has scanned many of its nineteenth-century books. Other partnerships involve the digitisation of maps, manuscripts, music, and rare books from its collections and archives. Subject-based and college libraries In addition to the Bodleian Libraries, there are other specialist libraries connected to the University including departmental and college libraries, which offer collections and services tailored to the needs of their members. Subject-based libraries offer specialist materials and their staff can help provide assistance in identifying books and journals and using electronic resources, and liaise with academics to provide tailored research training and support. In Science and Medicine, the physical library services are complemented by an active outreach programme to academics and researchers delivering training and other hands-on support from specialist librarians within departments, laboratories and medical wards. Typically, college libraries offer long opening hours, a friendly service, generous lending terms, and a comfortable, quiet place to study. www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk Photograph by April Pierce, DPhil English (St Anne’s College)
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Oxford offers a plethora of opportunities to develop holistically. During my two-and-a-half years at Oxford, I have been involved with a range of fun activities including caving, stargazing, college rowing, wine tasting, dancing and yoga classes. I have also recently started taking piano lessons during my free time in the evenings.” Jayati Jain (India), DPhil Biochemistry (Keble College)
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Making the most of your time at Oxford The start of your time at Oxford would not be complete without a visit to the Freshers’ Fair. The Freshers’ Fair is organized by the Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) and is an annual event that is open to all new students, with stalls representing every University club and society, including charities, musical and dramatic societies, sporting clubs, student newspapers, religious groups, political and campaigning organisations, and more. In the same week, colleges often hold their own events, where students can find out about, and sign up to, college clubs and societies.
OUSU As a student at Oxford, you will automatically become a member of OUSU, which exists to represent students in the University’s decision-making, to act as the voice for students in higher education policy debates, and to help students to get the most out of their time at Oxford. The Arts Oxford is also well known for drama, with about 30 student productions being staged each year and the large and very popular Oxford University Dramatic Society (OUDS). The musically minded can listen to the world-famous choirs of New College and Christ Church or get involved with one of the many music societies in Oxford, including the Oxford Chamber Choir, the University Orchestra and the Oxford Philharmonia. Charity There is a flourishing community of socially aware and socially active students at Oxford who make a positive difference to others’ lives by volunteering. One way to contribute is through Raise and Give (RAG), OUSU’s fundraising organisation, which offers a way for students to raise money for charity while having fun. Recent RAG activities have included a charity football tournament, a comedy night and the first ever University-wide charity ball, which raised £50,000 for charities including Helen and Douglas House, a local children’s hospice in Oxford, and Shelter, a nationwide homeless charity. The Oxford Hub is a student-founded and led charity that helps students find out about, and get involved with, charities and social enterprises. The Oxford Hub’s community volunteering programme has started up 20 student-led projects and sent out more than 800 student volunteers into the local community. The Union One of Oxford’s most famous societies that many students join is the Oxford Union (not to be confused with OUSU). Founded in 1823, this prestigious debating society has attracted speakers ranging from Malcolm X to Albert Einstein, and from Benazir Bhutto to the Dalai Lama, and has offered students the opportunity to ask them searching questions. Study-specific Students sometimes put the skills they are learning in their studies to use for a particular cause. Graduate medical students, for example, can get involved with Medsin, the International Federation of Medical Student Associations, which takes volunteers all around the world to promote equality in health care and health education. Photograph by Caitilin McMillan, MSc Migration Studies (Blackfriar’s Hall)
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Sport at Oxford
Photograph by Jaani Riordan, DPhil Law (Magdalen College)
Interuniversity sport For centuries, Oxford’s tradition of academic excellence has gone hand in hand with a reputation for sporting excellence. Oxford’s sporting men and women are known as the Dark Blues, in contrast to Cambridge’s Light Blues. The University’s top athletes who compete in annual interuniversity matches in certain sports gain the status of ‘Blue’ – an accolade that stems from the first boat race in 1829, when Cambridge tied light blue ribbons to their boat and Oxford adopted Christ Church’s dark blue.
College sport But you don’t have to be a world-class rower or rugby player to enjoy sport at Oxford. With more than 85 University sports clubs as well as college clubs to choose from, you are sure to find something to suit you. From golf to gymnastics, pentathlon to punting, and windsurfing to water polo, sport at the University of Oxford caters for everyone, from complete beginners to Olympic athletes. Venues and facilities Sport takes place in a variety of venues across the city. In 1954, Roger Bannister first broke the four-minute mile at Oxford’s Iffley Road running track, and the Iffley Road sports complex is still a focal point for sporting activity at Oxford. Facilities include an Olympic-standard hockey pitch, the 25-metre Rosenblatt swimming pool, a fitness centre, a Boat Tank building, a cricket school, and a martial arts dojo, not to mention lawn tennis courts and stadiums for football and rugby. Plans have recently been approved to invest in further developing the complex to ensure it can continue to meet students’ sporting needs for the future. Another focal point for sport is the University Parks, a large, peaceful area of parkland to the northeast of Oxford city centre, mostly on the west bank of the River Cherwell. The Parks comprise large sports fields and landscaped gardens featuring rare and exotic plants. They are best known for cricket and contain a cricket pavilion and the only first-class cricket ground in the UK where spectators can watch for free. There are also facilities for football, lacrosse, croquet and tennis. The Marston Road Sports Grounds are situated in east Oxford, across the river from the University Parks, and are dedicated to the women’s football, rugby and cricket clubs and have their own clubhouse. Graduate students can also participate in sport via the University Club on Mansfield Road, which has a gym and hosts several University Club sports sections, and via the colleges, which often have facilities of their own such as sports grounds, squash courts, boathouses and punts. www.sport.ox.ac.uk • 160 Olympians and at least 130 known Olympic medal winners • 85 different University sports clubs and hundreds of college clubs
Photograph by Philipp Ruemer, Research Assistant at the Oxford University Computing Laboratory
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Nightlife and music For a relatively small city, where nothing is ever more than 15 minutes away, Oxford attracts the best in the arts, culture and entertainment. What most surprises newcomers is the sheer variety on offer. Opera and classical music? Check. Club nights and live gigs? Sure. Formal dining and decadent cocktails? Certainly. Pubs and bars? Yes. Places that serve food to suit all budgets from all over the world? Of course.
City scene As compelling as college life is, it is also well worth venturing out and seeing what the city has to offer. This includes both mainstream and art-house cinemas; a number of theatres, staging everything from West End shows to classic drama and experimental theatre; and a variety of pubs, bars, clubs and live music venues. Music and comedy Oxford’s live music scene is thriving. The O2 Academy is a well-established stop on the UK touring indie bands circuit, with frequent visits from big names, and a number of other venues offer live music and club nights featuring all types of music including indie, hip-hop, punk, pop, jazz and folk. The elite of the UK comedy scene can be seen in Oxford as well, with the opening of the Glee Club – which also hosts jazz, blues and world/roots music nights. Special events Special events happen in Oxford throughout the year, including Party in the Park, the Oxford Folk Festival, the Jericho Street Fair and Oxford Pride, and many events rooted in Oxford’s history. For example, on the first day of May crowds gather on the High Street and Magdalen Bridge at sunrise to listen to choristers sing an invocation to summer from the top of Magdalen College Tower. Over the years this has turned into a major celebration, with balls and parties taking place the night before and lasting through into the morning. Most colleges also hold their own themed party nights, known as college ‘bops’. London is only a bus or train ride away, where a whole other world of entertainment and experiences awaits.
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College nights and ‘bops’ [themed college parties] in different colleges are quite exciting. I enjoy going to plays, exhibitions, film screenings, and a lot of times we do it as a class, which is great fun.” Smriti Verma (India), MSc Economics for Development (Kellogg College)
Photographs by (top) Jaani Riordan, DPhil Law (Magdalen College) and by Joseph Caruana, DPhil Astrophysics (Christ Church)
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Oxford’s museums and Botanic Garden • More than two million people
visit Oxford’s university museums each year • Free entrance to all museums
Together, Oxford’s university museums constitute the greatest concentration of university museums in the world. Not only do they act as popular tourist destinations, free to visitors, but their world-class collections also provide unparalleled possibilities for teaching and research, and many graduate students work with the collections as part of their studies.
Ashmolean The Ashmolean – often regarded as the greatest university museum in the world – is the UK’s oldest public museum, and was established in 1683. Its collections of art and archaeology span four millennia, from the civilisations of Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, through Renaissance Europe, to the present day. The museum has recently undergone a major transformation. The refurbished building has provided the Ashmolean with 100% more display space and comprises 39 new galleries, including four exhibition galleries, a new education centre, and state-of-the-art conservation studios. In 2011 the museum opened six new galleries of Ancient Egypt and Nubia. Natural History The Oxford University Museum of Natural History houses the University’s collection of 4.5 million zoological, entymological and geological specimens. As well as promoting research and teaching, the museum has also won awards for its work in public education. The Museum is located in a Grade One listed building, and is as famed for its spectacular neo-Gothic architecture as it is for the Oxfordshire dinosaurs and the dodo in its collections. The tower of the museum is also home to groups of nesting swifts, a scarce breed of native bird, which are now officially designated as birds of Conservation Concern. Pitt Rivers The Pitt Rivers Museum houses the University’s collections of anthropology and world archaeology. Its atmospheric displays, with artefacts drawn from all corners of the world and all periods of human history, have influenced novelists, poets and film-makers. The museum also takes a leading role in contemporary research and museum curatorship. Other museums The Museum of the History of Science is housed in the world’s oldest surviving purpose-built museum building – the Old Ashmolean. It displays an unrivalled collection of early scientific instruments and stages an innovative programme of public events on the history of science in its widest sense. Other specialist University collections include the Bate Collection of musical instruments and the Christ Church Picture Gallery. Botanic Garden The University’s Botanic Garden is one of the most compact and diverse collections of plants in the world, and is the oldest such garden in Britain. It acts as a reference collection for 6,000 types of plant, supports teaching and research and is a member of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation.
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Photograph by Richard Passmore, DPhil Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics (Lincoln College)
As well as this, it has a beautiful location next to the river which makes it a delightful place simply to explore. Together, the museums and collections of Oxford offer an extraordinarily rich resource for viewing and exploration. An ever-changing programme of temporary and visiting exhibitions ensures that there is always something fresh and interesting to see, both in the University’s museums and also at the Bodleian Library, which regularly hosts its own temporary exhibitions.
www.museums.ox.ac.uk
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The student is not only challenged by this intellectually stimulating environment, but it helps to develop – unconsciously – that rare form of confidence which prepares him or her to assume leadership roles in different situations.” Emefa Amoako (Ghana), DPhil Education (St Anne’s College)
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Joining Oxford’s alumni Oxford degrees are conferred at a ceremony which usually take place in the Sheldonian Theatre or at the Examination Schools. For many students, this is a highlight of their Oxford experience, a chance to get dressed up in full academic regalia and celebrate their achievements with family and friends.
Part of a large community Having graduated, students become part of the extensive Oxford alumni community. There are numerous ways to stay involved with the University, from social and professional events to reading the award-winning alumni magazine, Oxford Today. Every year, the University hosts a popular and well-attended Alumni Weekend in Oxford in September, and colleges also host special reunion events. Oxford boasts one of the most extensive alumni networks in the world, with more than 200 groups spanning more than 70 countries. Oxford10 Oxford10 is a special network for graduates who left Oxford in the past ten years, who would like to stay involved with the life of the University and in touch with their peers. Based in London, Oxford10 runs regular speaker events and informal drinks evenings throughout the year, as well as a spectacular Christmas Party. It is also pioneering a mentoring scheme to link up recent graduates with current students. Oxford graduates go on to achieve success in a staggeringly wide variety of fields and endeavours. If there is a connecting theme that unites Oxford graduates, however, it is that they have experienced a particular form of education that prizes the ability to work independently, think rigorously, ask questions, analyse, and set out evidenced, nuanced arguments. Many alumni share the belief that these are the vital skills that set them up for their future career success, no matter which field of employment they enter. www.alumni.ox.ac.uk
ďƒŁ Photograph by Jin Lee, DPhil Experimental Psychology (Pembroke College)
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Continuing support in your career Many students find the support of the Oxford Careers Service invaluable in helping set them up for their future careers. Fortunately, the support of the Careers Service does not end the day you graduate. Many alumni continue to benefit from the services on offer to them, whether through the simple provision of information and details of job vacancies, or through access to individual advice and workshops.
Electronic resources The University subscribes to a wide range of electronic resources for the use of students and alumni. These include job-related information sites such as the Going Global Careers Guide and Ethical Job Sites, as well as online practice aptitude test sites, and worldwide volunteering listings. CareerConnect CareerConnect is an online service that allows you to stay in touch with the Careers Service both while you are a student and after you graduate. It provides an information hub, updated daily, with a searchable database of graduate job vacancies, development opportunities and available mentors. Students can also create a personal profile on the system, and upload their CV and other documents. Many employers allow students to apply for jobs directly from their CareerConnect profile. Many people find that the most valuable resources are the ones which enable Oxford students to stay in touch with each other. Oxford Careers Networks The Oxford Careers Network (OCN) is a searchable database of Oxford alumni who have agreed to act as informal e-mentors to current students and other alumni. Network members can be identified by criteria such as their employer, job role, subject studied at Oxford, Oxford college or general sector of employment. Many members welcome email enquiries on career-related matters. Networking events The University Alumni Office, in association with the Careers Service, hosts a number of sector-specific professional networking events throughout the year. To date, events have included Business and the Environment, The Future of Journalism, Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age, and the Medical Sciences industry. Alumni can also take advantage of discounted rates on a number of Continuing Professional Development and Executive Education courses offered by the University. Many alumni find that as their careers progress, they want to give something back to the University and its students. Alumni are encouraged to advertise job vacancies or internships through the Careers Service and many successful alumni take up this opportunity.
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A lot of political leaders graduated from Oxford, so I think it’s definitely a very good platform for anybody who wishes to do something good for society in the future.” Marvin Lee (Singapore), DPhil Biochemistry (Lincoln College)
Photograph by Abi Stone, DPhil Geography and the Environment (Keble College)
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My degrees from Oxford have helped me develop professionally in my field and have also given me access to a worldwide network of peers and professors, with whom I have consistently kept in touch.� Varun Divgikar (India), MSc Computer Science and MSc Financial Economics (Hertford College)
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How do I apply? 1. Choose your course
You need to think carefully about the type of course that would be right for you. Are you interested in a master’s-level taught course or are you in a position to embark upon a doctoral degree? The most up-to-date list of courses is available online in our Course Guide, including full information about the courses and how to apply. The Course Guide also provides links to departmental websites, which normally offer more detailed information about their courses and details of how to contact the department if you have any specific questions about course content, research projects or your academic suitability.
2. Check the entry requirements
Previous academic excellence is a key requirement for graduate study at Oxford. Successful applicants tend to be those who achieved the very highest results of their graduating class. The normal minimum qualification to be eligible for admission as a graduate student at Oxford is the completion of a Bachelor’s degree with first or strong upper second class honours, usually equivalent to a US GPA of 3.5 to 3.8. For guidance on how international degrees compare, you can take a look at the UK NARIC website at www.naric.org.uk. Not all programmes require an undergraduate degree in the same subject area and there are some courses, in particular some of those offered by the Department for Continuing Education, which will take relevant experience or alternative backgrounds into consideration. Specific entry requirements for each course are detailed online in the Course Guide. www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/courses English is the language of instruction for all courses at Oxford and this also applies to thesis and examination papers. For full information about English proficiency requirements please see the ‘Guidance for international students’ section of our website: www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/englishproficiency.
3. Explore funding opportunities
Our Fees and Funding website has full information about how to fund your study and other financial issues that you will need to consider. The online Fees, Funding and Scholarship Search will help you find out what you might be eligible to apply for, including awards from specific departments and colleges, as well as University-wide scholarships.
You need to think about how you will fund your study as early as possible and, if you are offered a place, you will be asked to provide proof that you are able to finance the cost of your course fees and living expenses. www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/fundingsearch
4. Check the application deadlines for your course
The University has a number of application deadlines throughout the year, with the main deadlines (which are essential for our scholarship schemes) being in January.
For entry in 2013/14 the main application deadlines are: • Friday 16 November 2012 • Friday 4 January 2013* (Medical Sciences, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations) • Friday 18 January 2013* (all other courses) • Friday 8 March 2013 *The January deadlines are also the deadlines for our scholarship schemes
Deadlines may vary so check our Course Guide to see which application deadlines apply to your course: www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/courses Some courses may accept applications after the main deadlines if places or funding are still available. Some also offer separate application deadlines for specific studentships. For information relating to your programme please check the department website – links are available on the subject pages in the online Course Guide: www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/courses. After each application deadline, the department evaluates all applications received up to that date, first against the published academic selection criteria, and secondly in comparison with each other. Decision letters are sent out by departments after the relevant application deadline, usually by email. To be considered for most of Oxford’s scholarship schemes you will need to make sure your completed application is submitted by the relevant January deadline, so it is important to plan ahead and gather all application materials as early as possible.
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5. Decide if you have a college preference
All Oxford’s colleges and halls are equipped to cater for graduate students and will give you a very warm welcome. Please see our online College Guide for an introduction to Oxford’s colleges and the unique benefits they offer graduate students. You can choose not to give a college preference and let us assign a college for you – about a third of our applicants usually choose to do this. Stating a college preference or letting us assign you a college will not affect how your department assesses your application and ultimately whether or not they decide to make you an offer. If you are offered a place on a course by a department, you will be guaranteed a college place but this may not be at your college of preference, if you indicated one. Please note that the offer of a college place does not necessarily mean that you will be guaranteed college accommodation as well. For a full list of courses and the colleges and halls that accept applications for them, please use our online College Search tool: ww.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ colleges.
6. Collect together supporting materials and submit your application It is very important that we receive all your supporting materials including your references (along with a completed application form and payment) by the deadline, to be guaranteed that your application will be considered. Please check our online Course Guide and Application Guide to see exactly what is required for your course – at the very least this will include your CV, research proposal or statement of purpose, an academic transcript and academic references. It may also include written work, documentary evidence of your English proficiency (if applicable) and other items. It is your responsibility to ask your referees to write a reference for you and to ensure that they have submitted it by the deadline. Make sure that you give them plenty of notice and that you make them aware of the deadline. Please note that there is a non-refundable application fee to pay for each application you make. Make sure your application is complete in time for the application deadline, otherwise it will not normally be considered by the department.
Application guide For detailed information about application deadlines, supporting materials, and full guidance for completing and submitting the application form, please see our online Application Guide at www.ox.ac.uk/graduate/apply.
A matriculated student at Oxford University is a member both of the University and of one of its constituent colleges or permanent private halls. The two relationships are governed by separate, though interlinking, contracts. The form of contract with the University is a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the contract between each matriculated student and the University. If and when an unconditional offer is made to you, you will be supplied with the form of contract with the University, and you should study this carefully before accepting the offer. If you are also supplied with a form of college contract, you should give this similar attention. No contract with the University is formed until an applicant in receipt of a confirmed offer has signed and returned the contract. The University will deliver a student’s chosen programme of study in accordance with the descriptions set out in the Course Guide at www.graduate. ox.ac.uk/courses. However, where courses or options depend on placement at another institution or on specialist teaching, availability in a given year cannot be guaranteed in advance. The University also reserves the
right to vary the content and delivery of programmes of study: to discontinue, merge or combine options within programmes of study: and to introduce new options or courses. Changes in course provision may arise from desirable developments in the relevant subject or alterations in teaching practice and/or facilities, as well as from causes such as resource constraints or staff movements. Changes in course provision may occur either before or after admission, but will take account of the reasonable expectations of any student admitted to, or engaged on, a specific programme of study. In the unlikely circumstance of the University deciding to make substantial and material changes to a programme of study after acceptance of a place by a student, the student will be able to withdraw from that programme of study. Please note that any dates which may be given to you for the sitting of examinations or the notification or publication of results are estimates only. If the University is prevented from meeting those dates by adverse circumstances beyond its control, the University will take all reasonable steps to put alternative arrangements in place as quickly as possible, and to keep you informed.
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