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Welcome to Oxford

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 Rob Judges 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 graduate students, recent alumni and academic staff at the University of Oxford. They include:

Becky Waller Hannah Field Marvin Lee Roya Haghighat-Khah Beth Evans James Malone Matthew Kerr Stephanie Dobrowolski Daniel Decker Kulveer Singh Michael Haslam Dr Lucie Cluver Emefa Amoako Marcus Garvey Morgan Wesley Dr Angus Hawkins “ Farida Makar Mark Stevenson Nelson Oppong Dr Sally Mapstone

Becky Beth Hannah Marcus Mark Marvin

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Contents

6-7 Where do Oxford’s graduate 34-35 Master’s-level degrees students come from? 36-37 Part-time and flexible study What are Oxford’s graduate 8-9 Oxford’s libraries students like? 38-39 Making the most of your time How will I fund my study? 40-41 10 -11 in Oxford 12-13 Arriving in Oxford 42-43 Sport at Oxford 14-15 Living in Oxford 44-45 Nightlife and music 16-17 Settling in to life at Oxford Oxford’s museums and Botanic Oxford’s colleges 46-47 18-19 Garden 20-21 Colleges as communities 48-49 Coming to the end of your course 22-23 A supportive environment 50-51 Continuing support in your career 24-25 Oxford’s academic departments and faculties 52-53 What’s next? 26-27 Research at Oxford 54-55 How do I apply? 28-29 The University’s research impact 56-60 List of courses 30-31 Life as a graduate student 61 Making the commitment 32-33 Doctoral degrees 62-63 Maps

Yasemin Sengul, DPhil Mathematics (The Queen’s College), winner of the photography competition 2011

Photograph by Ekaterina Soboleva, Magister Juris (Harris Manchester College) 

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Where do Oxford’s graduate students come from?

• More than 9,300 There is no such thing as a typical Oxford graduate student. Our exceptional graduate graduates are different ages, they come from different countries students and cultures, and from a wide range of academic and professional • 130 nationalities backgrounds. We attract graduate students of the highest calibre • Over 60 per cent and offer them a vibrant environment in which to study and learn. from outside the UK As a graduate student at Oxford, you will join a thriving research community of more than 9,300 other graduates, 60 per cent of whom come from outside the UK. Oxford is one of the most international universities in the world. Our graduate student body includes 130 different nationalities and our academics are drawn from more than 70 countries. Our research spans all areas of the globe and tackles issues of global significance.

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, DPhil Social Intervention (Jesus College) Photograph by Rebecca Scott, DPhil Economics (Balliol 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 health prevention 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.

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, DPhil International Development (Green Templeton College) 8 | Graduate Prospectus 2012–13

What are Oxford’s graduate students like?

Graduate students at Oxford not only come from all kinds of • 120 doctoral programmes 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 120 doctoral programmes and around 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: doctoral research programmes and taught master’s courses. Students on doctoral programmes focus on a specific research project. They work closely with an academic supervisor who supervises 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 institutions 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 or four years. 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 the Christian ministry, 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. 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 good first or upper second class bachelor’s degree or the international equivalent. 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. For more information on specific courses and their entry requirements, see our online Course Guide. 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. You have to be resourceful, committed, independent, original and ambitious – in the best possible way.” Dr Sally Mapstone, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education)

“ Photograph by Rebecca Scott, DPhil Economics (Balliol College)  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 10 | Graduate Prospectus 2012–13

How will I fund my study?

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. Significant levels of funding are available from UK research councils – government-funded agencies that provide financial support to researchers from the UK and EU across a range of different 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. 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 at least 100 full scholarships every year to graduate students, awarded on the basis of academic excellence. Since it was launched in 2001, the Clarendon Fund has enabled more than 1,000 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. Other scholarships unique to Oxford include the Rhodes Scholarship – the oldest and perhaps most prestigious international graduate scholarship in the world, which awards 83 scholarships each year – and the Weidenfeld Scholarship and Leadership Programme. Both programmes recognise and develop leadership potential and a commitment to public service as well as academic excellence and rigour. 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. 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.

The scholarship that I have has been quite good for meeting • Over £50 million in funding is awarded to people because they have graduate students at Oxford each year from receptions and various events.” a variety of sources • 50 per cent of Oxford’s doctoral students Hannah Field, DPhil English and Clarendon Scholar (Somerville College) are fully funded “

Photograph by Ashley Massey, DPhil Geography and the Environment (Keble College)  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 the 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 using the Oxford Funding Search, which is an online, searchable database of funding opportunities that includes more than 400 graduate scholarship schemes offered by Oxford’s departments, faculties and colleges. www.ox.ac.uk/feesandfunding 12 | Graduate Prospectus 2012–13

Arriving in Oxford

If you are offered a place on one of our courses, the University will support your move to Oxford and help you to settle in. We offer a range of advisory services, including help with visas, finding accommodation, arranging medical care and sorting out childcare. Over 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. 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. 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. So that you can access student computing services remotely as well as while you are at Oxford, in advance of arriving you will be given a University of Oxford IT account. Oxford University Computing Services provides online information about bringing your own computer to Oxford, how to set up your IT access when you arrive, whom to contact for computing support, and how to make the most of the University’s IT resources when you are here. If you are flying to the UK, the University offers a ‘meet and greet’ service at Heathrow 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. Once you are in Oxford, your college will help you to arrange health care with a local National Health Service 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, college nurses and students are confidential. Further details of these and many other services designed to make your move to Oxford as painless as possible are available via the Student Gateway on our website.

I thought I was going to be on my own to do everything, but there was someone for everything.” Farida Makar, MSt Middle Eastern Studies “ (St Antony’s College) Photograph by Joseph Caruana, DPhil Astrophysics (Christ Church)  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, MSt Women’s Studies (Wadham College) and Vice-President (Graduates), Oxford University Student “ Union (OUSU) 14 | Graduate Prospectus 2012–13

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. 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, flats 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 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. 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’, describing different areas of the city and covering issues such as finding accommodation, financial issues, legal standards and health and safety. Many students live in Jericho, which is a five-minute walk from the science and maths buildings and is home to a range of international restaurants, including an authentic Lebanese restaurant and a couple of popular Indian restaurants. Jericho has its own arts cinema and a wide selection of bars and pubs. The Cowley Road area is also popular with students. It is the most ethnically diverse part of the city, with many different international eateries and lots of regional food shops and take-aways. It is slightly further from the University’s departments and faculties than Jericho, but there are regular buses and it is an easy cycle ride. Lovers of live music can head for the O2 Academy, or one of the other, smaller music venues that line the Cowley Road. Other areas where students commonly live include: Iffley Road, which has fewer amenities but is close to the sports ground, gym and swimming pool; Botley Road and Osney Island, which are 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, which is a residential area about a mile north of Oxford city centre with a plethora of shops and cafes; and Headington, which is ideal for students whose research is based at the John Radcliffe Hospital or at the Old Road Campus.

It’s really beautiful and easy to get around. I feel constantly really 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, DPhil English (Somerville College)

“  Photograph by Sarah Fordham, MSc Nature, Society and Environmental Policy (Worcester 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, MPhil Classical Archaeology (St Hilda’s College) Two weeks into being here, I felt like I’d been here forever; it was a very bizarre feeling.” Farida Makar, MSt Middle Eastern “ Studies (St Antony’s College) Graduate Prospectus 2012–13 | 17

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.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, getting their computer and mobile phone working, finding their department, getting to know their college and working out the best places to socialise. One of the major events you will experience shortly after ‘coming up’ to Oxford is matriculation. Matriculation is held at the University’s Sheldonian Theatre and is the ceremony at which you are formally admitted to the University. International students are invited to an orientation day at the start of the academic year. Sessions run throughout the day that will give you practical information about living and studying in the UK and introduce you to other graduate students from all over the world who are starting their studies at Oxford at the same time as you, as well as to current Oxford graduate students and staff who will be able to help and advise you. The day covers topics such as studying and learning in the Oxford system, University services, information on living in Britain and cultural differences, as well as addressing practical issues such as employment, immigration and visas, 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. 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 around 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 historical 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.

Pretty awesome that everything you could want or need is all within a square mile.” Stephanie Dobrowolski, DPhil Social Intervention “ (Jesus College)

 Photograph by Julia Long, MSt History of Art and Visual Culture (Kellogg College) 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, DPhil History (Linacre College) Graduate Prospectus 2012–13 | 19

Oxford’s colleges

As an Oxford graduate student, you will belong to one of the • 38 independent, University’s colleges or halls, as well as to a department or self-governing colleges faculty. College life will enrich your time at Oxford, offering • 6 permanent private halls you the chance to socialise with students and academics from diverse academic backgrounds all around the world. 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. The University’s oldest colleges are University College, Balliol College and Merton College, all of which were established by the thirteenth century. Green Templeton College, which came into existence in 2008 following the merger of Green College and Templeton College, is the University’s newest college. Membership of colleges ranges from fewer than 100 people to nearly 800. 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 dinners 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. However, graduate accommodation is sometimes located away from the college and can therefore be slightly further from central Oxford. Whichever college you go to, you are likely to develop a strong loyalty to it that will last you for life, and you can be sure of a warm welcome.

All Oxford There’s increasing emphasis on being able to communicate colleges are within easy your research to the general public, and the college system walking distance provides opportunities for developing that ability.” of the centre of Oxford Professor Anton Van Der Merwe, Director of Graduate Studies, “ Medical Sciences Division OXFORD

 Photograph by Jaanika Vider, MSc Visual Anthropology (St Cross College) 20 | Graduate Prospectus 2012–13

Colleges as communities

Colleges are more than beautiful places; they are close-knit academic communities of fellows (the Oxford term for college academics), students and staff. At your college, you will have the opportu- nity to create a circle of friends and to get to know people studying a range of different subjects. 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 to go and row on the river, or perhaps finding out more about astrophysics from a fellow student over dinner. All graduate students belong to a college common room. This is often known as the Middle Common Room (MCR), which refers 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 (parties), film nights, lecture suppers, guest dinners, sporting events and cultural trips. 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 over a third of Oxford’s graduate population. They provide a friendly and supportive environment for master’s- level and doctoral students and are home to a diverse, international student body. 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 and advice. 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 city of Oxford houses many places of worship that cater to a variety of different faith communities. 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.

I have to hold my hands up and say I now have friends from every my college has the best graduate continent (including a penguinologist social life, I think, in the whole of who studies in Antarctica).” Oxford – but everybody says that!” Daniel Decker, MPhil Social Anthropology Mark Stevenson, MPhil Classical Archaeology (Trinity College) “ (St Hilda’s College) “ Photograph by Brett Tully, DPhil Engineering Science (Magdalen College)  I would say that Wadham was home away from home for me, and I will always remember its immense warmth and support.” Emefa Amoako, DPhil Education completed in “ 2010 (St Anne’s College) 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, MSt Women’s Studies (Wadham College) and Vice-President (Graduates), Oxford University Student Union (OUSU)

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, DPhil International Development (Green Templeton College) Graduate Prospectus 2012–13 | 23

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 to settle in, to provide financial, personal, emotional and social support, and to help them get the most out of their studies. 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 and the African and Caribbean Society. These clubs can also serve as a way for you to introduce your nation and culture to other students from all over the globe. The University has a large and well-equipped Language Centre that is open to all students. Foreign language courses are offered in twelve 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. As a student at Oxford, you will automatically become a member of the Oxford University Student Union (OUSU). 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 and who acts as a spokesperson for the student body and helps shape University policy. 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. If you are planning on bringing your partner or children to Oxford, you may like to know about the Oxford University Newcomers’ Club, which provides a meeting point for partners of newly arrived graduate students and staff. 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.

 Photograph by Jaanika Vider, MSc Visual Anthropology (St Cross College) 24 | Graduate Prospectus 2012–13

Oxford’s academic departments and faculties

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. 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 broader 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. Departments and faculties 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. Departments and faculties provide graduate students 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 in 2004, 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. The University invests heavily in departments and faculties to ensure they remain world class. For example, the University is planning a new humanities development in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter in 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. In the meantime, from 2012 there will be a temporary Humanities building on the same site that will offer some library facilities as well as space for graduate study and training. It will also house a Humanities research centre.

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, DPhil Social Intervention (Green Templeton College) “Photograph by Alyssa Ovadis, MSt History of Art and Visual Culture (St Peter’s College)  ‘Every week, or every fortnight we have a seminar Every week, or every fortnight, we going on in the department. These seminars will always have a seminar going on in either be given by visitors, like professors from the department. So these seminars overseas, or someone from the department will give will either be given by visitors, a talk, and every year we have a departmental retreat.’ like professors from overseas, or “ someone from the department.” Marvin Lee, DPhil Biochemistry (Lincoln College)

• More than 70 departments • More than 1,500 academic staff • More than 3,500 research and research support staff • More than 5,300 graduate research students • More than 4,000 students on master’s level courses 26 | Graduate Prospectus 2012–13

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 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 47 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. The standard of Oxford academics is regularly recognised in the award of prestigious international prizes. Recent examples include the International Balzan Prize, awarded to Professor Terence Cave in 2009 for his contribution to our understanding of Renaissance literature; the Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine, given to Professor Peter Ratcliffe in 2009 for his pioneering research into how cells respond to a lack of oxygen; and the Royal Society’s Copley Medal bestowed on Sir Roger Penrose for his exceptional contributions to geometry and mathematical physics. In 2011, Professor Carol Robinson won the Women in Science Award made by the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) and the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS). It recognises her pioneering work in the development of mass spectrometry as a tool used for investigating the structure and dynamics of protein complexes as well as her mentoring of women pursuing careers in science. The scale of research activity at Oxford is substantial, involving more than 70 departments, more than 1,500 academic staff, 3,500 research and research support staff, and 4,500 graduate research students. In the 2008 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 (4* rated). The University of Oxford’s total research income for 2009–10 totalled £485.9 million. Of this sum, £118.9 million was received in research funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), and £367 million was received from externally funded grants and contracts. 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. We have the best libraries, laboratories, museums, collections and the best array of scholars in the world, I would say.” Dr Sally Mapstone, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) Photograph“ by Michael Camilleri, MSc Computer Science (St Anne’s College)  There’s a kind of intellectual buzz about this place which is quite hard to find elsewhere.” Dr Lucie Cluver, Director of Graduate Studies, “ Department of Social Policy and Intervention 28 | Graduate Prospectus 2012–13

The University’s research impact

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. 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. Marcus’ Marvellous Mathemagicians (M3), for example, is a group of current maths students who, under the leadership of Marcus du Sautoy, Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at the University of Oxford, run workshops, activities and give talks about maths to a wide range of audiences. Accelerate!, a programme started and run by graduate physics students, engages audiences with accelerator physics through a 45-minute live show. 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. 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 followers the inside track on science at Oxford – the people, the projects and what’s happening behind the scenes. In 2008, the University of Oxford launched its 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. The University also has its own YouTube channel featuring lectures, reports of current events and information about applying to Oxford. 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 per 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.

Photograph by Anna Veprinska, MSt English (St Cross College) Students who have innovative new ideas can really help us build our projects. I don’t think there’s this kind of division, whereby the students are these passive recipients of information from us, and we’re these knowing, all-knowing academics – we’re just not.” “ Dr Lucie Culver, Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Social Policy and Intervention It’s very exciting and rewarding working with graduate students, because of the concentration on areas on which one is working oneself.” Angus Hawkins, Director of International “ Programmes, Department for Continuing Education Graduate Prospectus 2012–13 | 31

Life as 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, but you may also work in a range of other settings either within Oxford or elsewhere in the world. Students in the sciences and engineering spend a lot of their time in the University’s state-of- the-art 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, which is due to be completed by 2012. Its new laboratories will have facilities for carrying out frontline research into the causes of diseases such as cancer, HIV, influenza, Alzheimer’s and heart disease. 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, designed by award- winning Rick Mather Architects, has been acclaimed by both the international media and members of the public. The Museum’s collections are an important research resource and form the basis for dissertations in subjects such as archaeology and ancient languages. Oxford’s researchers carry out field work all around the world either alone or in teams. In zoology, an Ecuadorian 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; and the Orangutan Tropical Peatland Research Project is currently working to protect one of the most important areas of tropical rainforest in Borneo, the Sebangau Forest in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Many doctoral students receive financial support to attend conferences all over the world and 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 and creating posters.

One of the main things that I find studying English is that having people around you that are really passionate about the discipline makes an enormous difference – to be able to talk to people about it and integrate it into your daily life.” “ Matthew Kerr, DPhil English (Somerville College)  Photograph by Alyona Rydannykh, MSc Environmental Change and Management (St Catherine’s College)

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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. 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. It usually takes three to four years to complete a DPhil, which is 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. These involve students receiving training and taking rotations in different laboratories before concentrating on a specific research project in their second year onwards. 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.

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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Master’s-level degrees

The University of Oxford offers approximately 200 taught master’s-level courses of various kinds, some 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 im- merse you in a particular subject to part-time courses designed to suit particular groups of profes- sionals. Master’s programmes may focus on a broad discipline such as archaeology, a sub-discipline such as theoretical chemistry, an interdisciplinary field such as mathematics and computer science, or a professional field like cognitive behavioural therapy. Taught master’s courses normally result in either a Master of Studies (MSt – often called an MA in other universities), a 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. 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. The MPhil degree takes two years to complete, whereas most other taught master’s-level courses take between nine and twelve months to complete. Some of the full-time courses on offer may be suited to recent graduates looking to launcha 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 new Master of Public Policy (MPP) course is aimed at those already established in a career but seeking to improve their opportunities and widen their skills base. MPP students will be taught the practice of government and leadership on ways that will strengthen communities, create opportunities and foster cooperation across the world. Part-time programmes are sometimes designed to suit professionals training for a particular specialism, or may be tailored to more senior professionals who wish to pursue their studies alongside professional and family commitments. Our online Course Guide gives full details of specific course content and the relevant entry requirements.

It taught me to think broadly, research, and find answers effectively, and to see problems from a variety of points of view. These are invaluable skills in my profession.” “ Daniel Decker, MPhil Social Anthropology (Trinity College) Photograph by Jane Olin-Ammentorp, MSc Global Governance and Diplomacy (Kellogg College) 

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Part-time and flexible study

The University, particularly via its Department for Continuing • 650 students on part-time Education, provides a range of high-quality, flexible, part-time graduate programmes leading graduate courses, including postgraduate certificates and di- to Oxford qualifications plomas, taught master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees in a • 15,000 continuing education number of disciplines. enrolments each year Studying for an Oxford qualification on a part-time basis • More than 800 continuing can be exhilarating and challenging but also demanding, education courses particularly if you have to balance the demands of home, family and work with your course requirements. Additional support is available for mature students in the form of the Mature Students’ Association, which holds regular social events during term at which you can meet other mature students and share your experiences. In addition to courses leading to qualifications, the Department for Continuing Education offers a range of professional development programmes, part-time evening and weekend classes, residential and summer schools, and online distance learning courses. Every year more than 8,000 people currently aged 18 to 88 join one of the more than 800 courses on offer, either because they want to pick up their education from where they left off, improve their employment or promotion prospects, prepare for a career change, or follow an interest for its own sake. If you are unable to come to Oxford to study, our online courses open up the rigorous academic study for which the University is known to students anywhere in the world. Courses are structured as weekly meetings, offering online interaction with the course tutor and other students in a virtual learning environment. There are more than 60 short courses to choose from across a range of disciplines of 5, 10 or 20 weeks duration. No physical attendance is required but you will need to be able to devote about 10 hours a week to studying. The Department also brings together participants from around the world to study in Oxford on our summer schools. Courses are both accredited and non-accredited, run for between one and three weeks’ duration, and are taught by some of the finest tutors in the country. Most are designed for the general public; others are designed to allow professionals to update their skills. Covering subjects from ancient Rome to modern politics to creative writing, summer school classes are kept small to facilitate discussion and to provide a generous amount of one-on-one time between you and your tutor. There are approximately 100 courses available each summer. Further details of part-time graduate and continuing education courses are available on the Department for Continuing Education’s website.

There are quite a lot of older people who work part time or, like me, have retired, and it’s an opportunity to do something that for most of us you couldn’t do when you’re in employment.” Michael Haslam, DPhil Architectural History (Kellogg College) “ Photograph by Joseph Caruana, DPhil Astrophysics (Christ Church)  I have found the course to be exactly what I was looking for, the lecturers very knowledgeable and friendly and the course achievable despite holding a full-time job. Furthermore, the course “ has opened doors to me in new areas and has no doubt played some part in a new position which I recently took up.” James Malone, MSc Bioinformatics (New College) 38 | Graduate Prospectus 2012–13

Oxford’s libraries

The Bodleian Libraries, the world-renowned group of research • More than 100 libraries libraries of the University of Oxford, form a global power house • More than 9 million for research and learning, embracing a vast range of collections printed items and services from ancient Egyptian fragments of papyrus to • Access to more than cutting-edge digital technologies. 45,000 e-journals They include iconic reading rooms such as the medieval Duke • More than 6 million full Humfrey’s Library and the reading rooms of the circular, domed text downloads in 2010 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. 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 Libraries’ 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. 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. 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.

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Making the most of your time in Oxford

The start of your time at Oxford would not be complete without a • More than 450 clubs visit to the Freshers’ Fair. The Freshers’ Fair is an annual event that and societies 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. As a student at Oxford, you will automatically become a member of the Oxford University Student Union (OUSU), which is the official students’ union for the University. 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 Oxford. One of Oxford’s most famous societies that many students decide to 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. 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. 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-led charity founded by Oxford students that helps students find out about and get involved with charities and social enterprises. Since its launch in 2007, 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. 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 Richard Passmore, DPhil Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics (Lincoln College)  You can listen to a head of state give a guest Graduate Prospectus 2012–13 | 41 lecture, head to the pub, go to an orchestra performance, eat dinner at formal hall, and do your research, all on the same street, in the same day.” “Daniel Decker,Sport MPhil Socialin AnthropologyOxford (Trinity College)

Opportunity to get involved with a huge range of sports and participate at whatever level suits you. It’s not all about the rowing, but a lot of our students do have a go out on the river whilst they are here. Need to ensure even coverage of women’s and men’s sport. Oxford is currently ranked in the top 10 British universities for sport thanks to high levels of coaching and com- mitment. As well as the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) championships and other tournaments, there are inter- university competitions and college leagues. If you want to represent the University, you have the chance to join a rich tradition and some very competitive teams. The University’s top athletes 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. The University’s Sports Federation helps to run over 80 clubs – including tradi- tional sports, new and esoteric activities, and everything in between – for anyone from the inter- ested novice to the international athlete. The University offers excellent sporting facilities on three main sites within a short distance of the centre of Oxford. 1. The Iffley Road sports complex is where many clubs train and compete; it boasts a fitness gym, an all-weather running track, an Olympic-standard hockey pitch, a 25-metre swimming pool, rowing tank, cricket school, sports hall, dojo and café, along with provision for football (soccer), lawn tennis and rugby. 2. The picturesque University Parks offer rugby, football, lacrosse and hockey pitches, cricket facilities, croquet lawns and ten, dojo and café, along with provision for football (soccer), lawn tennis and rugby. 2. The picturesque University Parks offer rugby, football, lacrosse and hockey pitches, cricket facilities, croquet lawns and tennis courts. They are one of the only places in the world where spectators can watch first-class cricket for free. 3. The Marston Road sports ground is dedicated to the women’s football, rugby and cricket clubs and has its own clubhouse. The University Club is an additional facility available to graduate students and university staff. It is situated in Mansfield Road and hosts several staff/graduate student sports clubs, such as football, cricket and archery, and also offers gym facilities. With its attractive café and restaurant, it provides an excellent social centre and membership is free to graduate students; see the University Club website for more details. Many of the colleges have sports facilities of their own, from squash courts and fitness suites to boathouses, cricket pitches and lively clubhouses. All these grounds form a network of green spaces across the city. and also offers gym facilities. With its attractive café and restaurant, it provides an excellent social centre and membership is free to graduate students; see the University Club website for more details.d also offers gym facilities. With its attractive café and restaurant, it provides an excellent social centre. Oxford is a place that provides students with the opportunity to engage with and contribute to Photo taken by Nam fugia local,dolut fugit national et rem assuntore and poreiusapedinternational quisi communities.” digenda et aperiandunt eate doles que nem est doluptat.Met, tem aut abor “Emefa Amoako, DPhil Education (St Anne’s College) Taking part in summer eights was amazing: being with the crew and bumping the crew in front and feeling part of this boat club that has a hundred different people who are part of it.” “ Becky Waller, DPhil Social Intervention (Green Templeton College) Graduate Prospectus 2012–13 | 43

Sport at Oxford

For centuries, Oxford’s tradition of academic excel- lence 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 varsity 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 John Gaisford Oxford adopted Christ Church’s dark blue. 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 through to Olympic athletes. 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, fitness centre, Boat Tank building, 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 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.

• More than 160 Olympians and at least 130 known Olympic medal winners • 85 different University sports clubs and hundreds of college clubs

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Nightlife and music

For a relatively small city, where nothing much is ever more than 15 minutes away, Oxford packs quite an entertainment punch. 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. 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 more pubs, bars, clubs and live music venues than anyone can quite keep up with. And for the truly dauntless, how about trying out at an open mic night? You can go for comedy, singing or poetry … the choice is yours! Oxford’s live music scene is thriving. The O2 Academy is a well-established stop on the UK touring indie bands circuit, including frequent visits from big names, and a number of other venues offer live music and club nights featuring all types of music. The elite of the UK comedy scene can now finally 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 happen in Oxford throughout the year, including Party in the Park, the Oxford Folk Festival, the Jericho Street Fair and Oxford Pride, and there are also many events rooted in Oxford’s history. For example, on the first day of May crowds gather on the High Street and Magdalen Bridge to listen to choristers sing an invocation to summer from the top of Magdalen College Tower at sunrise. Over the years this has turned into a major celebration, with balls and parties taking place the night before lasting through into the morning. And if all else fails, London is only a bus or train ride away, and a whole other world of entertainment and experiences awaits.

There’s quite a diverse mix of people, and social activities are numerous because you’ve got all the parties and stuff round each college” “Kulveer Singh, DPhil Chemistry (Exeter College)

Photographs by (top) Min Wu, DPhil Materials (St Anne’s College) and Jaani Riordan, DPhil Law (Magdalen College)) 

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Oxford’s museums and Botanic Garden

Together, Oxford’s university museums constitute • More than two million people each year the greatest concentration of university museums visit Oxford’s university museums in the world. Their world-class collections provide unparalleled possibilities for teaching and research, and many graduate students work with the collections as part of their studies. 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 new 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. The Oxford University Museum of Natural History houses the University’s collection of 4.5 million zoological, entomological, 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, and the swifts living in its tower. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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Coming to the end of your course

The end of your course is likely to be a busy time. You may have exams to take, where you will experi- ence the Oxford tradition of dressing in sub fusc and sitting your papers in the Examination Schools building on the High Street. You are also likely to have dissertation deadlines to meet, and may well need to prepare for an oral examination, at which you will be required to discuss your work. Even during such an intense period of academic activity, however, it remains important not to lose sight of 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. During your time as a student at Oxford, the Careers Service is there to help support you to define and then achieve your future plans. The Careers Service can help you access a wealthof 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, learn how to negotiate job offers, or handle rejection. Two particular Careers Service programmes are worthy of note: The Student Consultancy and Oxford University International Internship Programme (OUIIP). The Student Consultancy is an innovative and unique programme of learning and development activities that links Oxford students with local businesses and community organisations. This scheme offers students the chance to develop their employability skills in work-based settings, and gives local SMEs (small to medium-sized enterprises), charities, community organisations and business access to consultancy and creative thinking. The aim of the Oxford University International Internship Programme (OUIIP) is to offer students international work experience, consisting of eight to ten weeks of full-time work during the summer vacation, based with a sponsoring organisation. The scheme enables participants to work with an organisational mentor on a defined project, designed to have real value for both the intern and the host organisation. Where possible, interns are placed in countries other than their own primary country of residence.

The internship is the one thing that’s shown me what I want to do for the rest of my life.” Mark Stevenson, MPhil Classical Archaeology “ (St Hilda’s College)

Photograph by Georgia Foteinou, MPhil Politics (Wolfson 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, details of job vacancies, or through access to individual advice and workshops. 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 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. You can also create a personal profile on the system, and upload your CV and other documents. Many employers allow you to apply for jobs directly from your CareerConnect profile. Many people find that the most valuable resources are the ones which enable Oxford students to stay in touch with each other. 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 alumni. Members of the network can be identified by criteria such as their employer, job role, subject studied at Oxford, Oxford college or general sector of employment. Many of the network members welcome email enquiries on career-related matters. 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 tothe 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.

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, DPhil Biochemistry (Lincoln College)

Photograph by Abi Stone, DPhil Geography and the Environment (Keble College)  I have found the Careers Service very easy to use.” Marcus Garvey, MPhil Modern “ Chinese Studies (Christ Church) 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, DPhil Education (St Anne’s College) Graduate Prospectus 2012–13 | 53

What’s next?

Oxford degrees are conferred at a degree ceremony, which usually takes 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 Emily Alexander academic regalia and celebrate their achievements with family and friends. Degree ceremonies are booked through your college. There are a number of Degree Days each year in the summer and autumn, and each college is allocated a fixed number of places at several of these ceremonies. Many students arrange to attend the same ceremony as their closest college and departmental friends. Having graduated, you become part of the extensive Oxford alumni community. There are numerous ways to stay involved, no matter where you are or what you are doing. Every year, the University hosts a dynamic and well-attended Alumni Weekend in Oxford, and colleges also host special reunion events. You are encouraged to join any number of alumni networks; Oxford boasts one of the most extensive alumni communities in the world, with more than 190 groups spanning more than 70 countries. There are regional networks, subject-based groups, college alumni organisations and special interest groups; you are bound to find the right network for you! 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. Oxford10 runs regular speaker events and informal drinks evenings throughout the year, as well as a spectacular Christmas Party at an exclusive venue. 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 graduates share the belief that these are the vital skills that set them up for their future career success, no matter which particular field of employment they went on to enter.

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How do I apply?

Department for Continuing Education, which will take Anna Veprinska, relevant experience or alternative backgrounds into MSt English consideration. Specific entry requirements for each (St Cross College) course are detailed online in the Course Guide. 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 Apply section of our website.

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 Oxford 1. Choose your course Funding Search will help you find out what you might You need to think carefully about the type of course be eligible to apply for, including awards from specific that would be right for you. Are you interested in a departments and colleges, as well as University-wide master’s-level taught course or are you in a position to scholarships. embark upon a doctoral degree? You need to think about how you will fund your A full list of the courses on offer can be found on study as early as possible and, if you are offered a pages 54–57 of this prospectus. The most up-to- place, you will be asked to provide proof that you are date information is available online in our Course able to finance the cost of your course fees and living Guide, including full information about the courses expenses. and how to apply. The Course Guide also provides links to departmental websites, which normally 4. Check the application deadlines for offer more detailed information about their courses your course and details of how to contact the department if you The University has a number of application deadlines have any specific questions about course content, throughout the year, with the main deadlines (which research projects or your academic suitability. are important for a number of our scholarship schemes) being in January. 2. Check the entry requirements Previous academic excellence is a key requirement for For entry in 2012/13 the main graduate study at Oxford. Successful applicants tend application deadlines are: 18 November 2011 to be those who achieved the very highest results of • • 6 January 2012 (courses offered by the their graduating class. Medical Sciences Division and Philosophy The normal minimum qualification to be eligible Faculty) for admission as a graduate student at Oxford is • 20 January 2012 (all other courses) the completion of a Bachelor’s degree with a first • 9 March 2012 or upper second class honours or the international Check our online Course Guide to see which equivalent. For guidance on how international degrees application deadlines apply to your course. compare, you can take a look at the UK NARIC website at www.naric.org.uk. Not all programmes require an undergraduate Some courses may accept applications after the main degree in the same subject area and there are some deadlines if places are still available. Some also offer courses, in particular some of those offered by the separate application deadlines for specific studentships. Graduate Prospectus 2012–13 | 55

For specific information relating to your programme For a full list of courses and the colleges and halls please check the departmental website – links are that accept applications for them, please use our available on the subject pages in the online Course Guide. online College Search tool. After each application deadline, the department evaluates all applications received up to that date, 6. Collect together supporting firstly against the published academic selection criteria, materials and submit your application and secondly in comparison with each other. Decision It is really important that you submit all your letters are sent out by departments after the relevant supporting materials, including your references (along application deadline, usually by email. with a completed application form and payment), by To be considered for most of Oxford’s scholarship the application deadline to be guaranteed that your schemes you will need to make sure your application is application will be considered. submitted by the appropriate January deadline, so you Please check our online Course Guide and Application also need to make sure you take this into account. Guide to see exactly what is required for your course – at the very least this will include your CV, an academic 5. Decide if you have a college transcript and three academic references. It may also preference include a statement of purpose or research proposal, All Oxford’s colleges and halls are equipped to cater written work, documentary evidence of your English for graduate students and will give you a very warm proficiency (if applicable) and other items. welcome. Please see our online College Guide for It is your responsibility to ask your referees to write an introduction to Oxford’s colleges and the unique a reference for you. Make sure that you give them benefits they offer graduate students. plenty of notice and that you make them aware of the You can choose not to give a college preference and deadline. let us assign a college for you – about a third of our Please note that there is a non-refundable applica- applicants last year chose to do this. Stating a college tion fee to pay for each application you make. preference or letting us assign you a college will not Make sure your application is complete and in time affect how your department assesses your application for the application deadline! and ultimately whether or not they decide to make you an offer. Application guide If you are offered a place on a course by a depart- For detailed information about application ment, you will be guaranteed a college place but deadlines, supporting materials, and full guidance this may not be at your college of preference, if you for completing and submitting the application indicated one. Please note that the offer of a college form, please see our online Application Guide at place does not necessarily mean that you will be www.ox.ac.uk/graduate/apply. guaranteed accommodation as well.

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DPhil Anthropology Social and Cultural Anthropology Joseph Caruana, Archaeology DPhil Astrophysics MSc Applied Landscape Archaeology Continuing Education PT only (Christ Church) MSt Archaeological Science Archaeology MSc Archaeological Science Archaeology PGCert Archaeology Continuing Education PT only MSt Archaeology Archaeology MPhil Archaeology Archaeology MSt Classical Archaeology Archaeology MPhil Classical Archaeology Archaeology MSt Islamic Art and Archaeology Oriental Studies MPhil Islamic Art and Archaeology Oriental Studies DPhil Archaeology Archaeology DPhil Archaeology Continuing Education PT only DPhil Archaeological Science Archaeology Biological Sciences PGDip International Wildlife Continuing Education and Zoology Conservation Practice African Studies, Languages and Literature DPhil and MSc (Research) Biochemistry Biochemistry MSc African Studies African Studies DPhil Biochemistry (OU/TSRI) Biochemistry American Studies, Languages and Literature DPhil and MSc (Research) Chemical Biology Chemical Biology MSt English and American Studies English DPhil and MSc (Research) Plant Sciences Plant Sciences MSc Latin American Studies Latin American Centre MPhil Latin American Studies Latin American Centre DPhil and MSc (Research) Zoology Zoology MSc Public Policy in Latin America Latin American Centre Structured DPhil Programmes Ancient Languages and Classics DPhil Life Sciences Interface DTC MPLS Doctoral Training Centre MSt Classical Armenian Studies Oriental Studies DPhil Systems Approaches IDC MPLS Doctoral Training Centre MSt Classical Hebrew Studies Oriental Studies DPhil Systems Biology DTC MPLS Doctoral Training Centre MPhil Cuneiform Studies Oriental Studies Chemistry MSc Medicinal Chemistry for Cancer Pharmacology MPhil Egyptology Oriental Studies MSc Theoretical Chemistry Physical and Theoretical Chemistry MSt Greek and/or Latin Language and Classics (Classical Languages and DPhil and MSc (Research) Chemical Literature Literature) Chemical Biology Biology MPhil Greek and/or Latin Language and Classics (Classical Languages and DPhil and MSc (Research) Inorganic Literature Literature) Inorganic Chemistry Chemistry MSt Syriac Studies Oriental Studies DPhil Materials Materials Classics (Ancient History and Classical DPhil Ancient History DPhil and MSc (Research) Organic Archaeology) Organic Chemistry Chemistry Classics (Classical Languages and DPhil Classical Languages and Literature DPhil and MSc (Research) Physical and Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Literature) Theoretical Chemistry Anthropology Creative and Fine Arts MSc Cognitive Evolutionary Anthropology Social and Cultural Anthropology MSt Creative Writing Continuing Education PT only MSc Medical Anthropology Social and Cultural Anthropology MSt Film Aesthetics Medieval and Modern Languages MPhil Medical Anthropology Social and Cultural Anthropology PT only. MSc Migration Studies International Development MSt History of Design Continuing Education Next MSt Social Anthropology Social and Cultural Anthropology entry in MSc Social Anthropology Social and Cultural Anthropology 2013/14 MPhil Social Anthropology Social and Cultural Anthropology MSt Literature and Arts Continuing Education PT only Subject DPhil Fine Art Ruskin School of Drawing PT option MSc Visual, Material and Museum Social and Cultural Anthropology to final Eastern and Asiatic Studies, Languages and Literature Anthropology approval MSt Chinese Studies Oriental Studies Subject MSc Contemporary India South Asian Studies MPhil Visual, Material and Museum Social and Cultural Anthropology to final MPhil Islamic Studies and History Oriental Studies Anthropology approval MSt Japanese Studies Oriental Studies Graduate Prospectus 2012–13 | 57

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MSt Korean Studies Oriental Studies Modern Languages Education MSc Modern Chinese Studies Contemporary Chinese Studies Physics Education MPhil Modern Chinese Studies Oriental Studies Religious Education Education MSc Modern Japanese Studies Japanese Studies Engineering and Materials Science MPhil Modern Japanese Studies Japanese Studies MSc Biomedical Engineering Engineering Science MPhil Modern Middle Eastern Studies Oriental Studies PGCert Nanotechnology Continuing Education PT only MPhil Modern South Asian Studies Oriental Studies DPhil and MSc (Research) Engineering Engineering Science MSt Oriental Studies Oriental Studies Science MPhil Tibetan and Himalayan Studies Oriental Studies DPhil Centre for Doctoral Training Engineering Science MPhil Traditional East Asia Oriental Studies Healthcare Innovation MSt Yiddish Studies Medieval and Modern Languages DPhil and MSc (Research) Materials Materials DPhil and MLitt Oriental Studies Oriental Studies English Language and Literature Economics and Management Studies MSt English (650–1550) English Faculty PGDip Financial Strategy Saïd Business School PT only MSt English (1550–1700) English Faculty PGDip Global Business Saïd Business School PT only MSt English (1660–1830) English Faculty PGDip Organisational Leadership Saïd Business School PT only MSt English (1800–1914) English Faculty PGDip Strategy and Innovation Saïd Business School PT only MSt English (1900–present) English Faculty MBA (Master of Business Administration) Saïd Business School MSt English Language English Faculty EMBA (Executive Master of Business MPhil English Studies (Medieval) English Faculty Saïd Business School PT only Administration) MSt Literature and Arts Continuing Education PT only MPhil Economics Economics MSt Women’s Studies Medieval and Modern Languages MSc Economics for Development International Development DPhil English English Faculty MSc Financial Economics Saïd Business School DPhil English (to 1550) English Faculty MSc Law and Finance Law and Saïd Business School Environmental Sciences, Geography and Conservation MSc Major Programme Management Saïd Business School PT only MSc Biodiversity, Conservation and Geography and the Environment MSc Mathematical and Computational Management Mathematical Institute Finance Subject DPhil Economics Economics PGCert Ecological Survey Techniques Continuing Education to final DPhil Management Studies Saïd Business School approval Education MSc Environmental Change and Geography and the Environment MSc Applied Linguistics and Second Management Education PT option Language Acquisition MPhil Geography and the Environment Geography and the Environment MSc Education (Comparative and PGDip International Wildlife Education Continuing Education and Zoology International Education) Conservation Practice MSc Education (Child Development and MSc Nature, Society and Environmental Education Geography and the Environment Education) Policy MSc Education (Higher Education) Education MSc Water Science, Policy and Geography and the Environment MSc Education (Learning and Management Education Technology) DPhil and MSc (Research) Earth Sciences Earth Sciences MSc Educational Research Methodology Education PT option DPhil Geography and the Environment Geography and the Environment PGDip Learning and Teaching in Higher Education PT only Education MSc Learning and Teaching Education PT only PGDip Teaching English Language in Education PT only University Settings DPhil Education Education Education – PGCE Teaching Qualification Biology Education Chemistry Education English Education Geography Education History Education Bowen Yang, MSc Education (Kellogg College) Mathematics Education 58 | Graduate Prospectus 2012–13 Course list

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MPhil Modern British and European History Brett Tully, DPhil History Engineering Science MSt US History History (Magdalen College) Classics (Ancient History and DPhil Ancient History Classical Archaeology) DPhil Architectural History Continuing Education PT only DPhil English Local History Continuing Education PT only DPhil and MLitt History History DPhil and Mlitt History (History of Science and Medicine & Economics and History Social History) DPhil History of Art History International Development MPhil Development Studies International Development MSc Economics for Development International Development European Studies, Languages and Literature MSc Global Governance and Diplomacy International Development MSt Celtic Studies Medieval and Modern Languages MSc Migration Studies International Development MSc Refugee and Forced Migration MPhil Celtic Studies Medieval and Modern Languages International Development MSt Modern Languages Medieval and Modern Languages Studies DPhil International Development International Development MPhil Modern Languages Medieval and Modern Languages Law MSc Russian and East European Studies Russian and East European Studies BCL (Bachelor of Civil Law) Law MPhil Russian and East European Studies Russian and East European Studies MJur (Magister Juris) Law MPhil Slavonic Studies Medieval and Modern Languages MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice Centre for Criminology MSt Slavonic Studies Medieval and Modern Languages MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice DPhil and MLitt Medieval and Modern Centre for Criminology Medieval and Modern Languages (Research Methods) Languages MPhil Criminology and Criminal Justice Centre for Criminology History PGDip Intellectual Property Law and PGCert Architectural History Continuing Education PT only Law PT only Practice MSc Economic and Social History History MSt International Human Rights Law Continuing Education PT only MPhil Economic and Social History History MPhil Law Law PT only. Next MSc Law and Finance Law and Said Business School MSc English Local History Continuing Education entry in MSt Legal Research Law 2013/14 MSt Socio-Legal Research Law MSt Global and Imperial History History DPhil Criminology Centre for Criminology Classics (Ancient History and DPhil Law Law MSt Greek and/or Roman History Classical Archaeology) DPhil Socio-Legal Studies Law Classics (Ancient History and Linguistics MPhil Greek and/or Roman History Classical Archaeology) MSt General Linguistics and Comparative Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics PGCert Historical Studies Continuing Education Philology MSt History of Art and Visual Culture History MPhil General Linguistics and Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics MSc History of Science, Medicine and Comparative Philology History Technology DPhil Comparative Philology and General Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics MPhil History of Science, Medicine and Linguistics History Technology Mathematical and Computer Sciences MSt Late Antique and Byzantine Studies History PGDip Applied Statistics Statistics MPhil Late Antique and Byzantine Studies History MSc Applied Statistics Statistics MSt Literature and Arts Continuing Education PT only MSc Computer Science Computer Science MSt Medieval History History MSc Mathematical and Computational Mathematical Institute MSt Medieval Studies History Finance MSt Modern British and European Continuing Education and History MSc Mathematical Finance PT only History Mathematical Institute ‘Every week, or every fortnight we have a seminar Graduate Prospectus 2012–13 | 59 going on in the department. These seminars will either be given by visitors, like professors from Courses on offer for 2012/13 and relevant faculty oroverseas, department or someone from the department will give a talk, and every year we have a departmental retreat.’ MSc Mathematical Modelling and Structured DPhil Programmes Mathematical Institute Scientific Computing DPhil Cardiovascular Science (BHF) Pharmacology MSc Mathematics and Foundations of Mathematical Institute DPhil Chromosome and Developmental Medical Sciences Doctoral Training Computer Science Biology Centre MSc Software and Systems Security Computer Science PT only Medical Sciences Doctoral Training DPhil Genomic Medicine and Statistics MSc Software Engineering Computer Science PT only Centre DPhil and MSc (Research) Computer Subject Computer Science DPhil Infection, Immunology and Medical Sciences Doctoral Training Science to final Translational Medicine Centre DPhil and MSc (Research) Mathematics Mathematical Institute approval DPhil and MSc (Research) Numerical DPhil Neuroscience (4-year doctoral Mathematical Institute Neuroscience Analysis programme) Medical Sciences Doctoral Training DPhil and MSc (Research) Statistics Statistics DPhil Structural Biology Medical Sciences Centre MSc Clinical Embryology Obstetrics & Gynaecology Subject DPhil OXION Ion Channels and Disease Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics to final MSc Diagnostic Imaging Surgical Sciences approval MSc Endovascular Neurosurgery Surgical Sciences Medicine – Allied Subjects MSc Global Health Science Public Health PGDip/MSc Advanced Cognitive Therapy Continuing Education PT only MSc Integrated Immunology Surgical Sciences Studies MSc Medicinal Chemistry for Cancer Pharmacology PGDip Cognitive Therapy Continuing Education PT only MSc Neuroscience Neuroscience PGCert Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Continuing Education PT only MSc Pharmacology Pharmacology (Introductory Level) MSc Psychological Research Experimental Psychology MSc Evidence-Based Health Care Continuing Education PT only MSc Radiation Biology Oncology PGCert/PGDip Health Research Continuing Education PT only DPhil and MSc (Research) Biochemistry Biochemistry PGCert Psychodynamic Counselling Continuing Education PT only DPhil Biochemistry (OU/TSRI) Biochemistry MSc Experimental Therapeutics Continuing Education PT only Medical Sciences Doctoral Training MSt Mindfulness-Based Cognitive DPhil Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Continuing Education PT only Centre Therapy DPhil Cardiovascular Medicine Cardiovascular Medicine PGDip Paediatric Infectious Diseases Continuing Education PT only DPhil and MSc (Research) Clinical Clinical Laboratory Sciences MSc Surgical Science and Practice Continuing Education PT only Laboratory Sciences PGCert Cognitive Behavioural Therapy DPhil and MSc (Research) Clinical Continuing Education PT only Clinical Medicine for Psychological Trauma Medicine PT only. DPhil and MSc (Research) Clinical Nuffield Department of Clinical MSt Psychodynamic Practice Continuing Education Next Neurosciences Neurosciences entry in 2013/14. DPhil and MSc (Research) Experimental Experimental Psychology Psychology DPhil Evidence Based Health Care Continuing Education PT only DPhil and MSc (Research) DPhil Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Continuing Education PT only NDORMS Musculoskeletal Sciences DPhil and MSc (Research) Obstetrics & Obstetrics & Gynaecology Gynaecology DPhil and MSc (Research) Oncology Oncology DPhil Paediatrics Paediatrics DPhil and MSc (Research) Pathology Pathology DPhil and MSc (Research) Pharmacology Pharmacology DPhil and MSc (Research) Physiology, Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics Anatomy & Genetics DPhil and MSc (Research) Primary Health Primary Care Care DPhil and MSc (Research) Psychiatry Psychiatry DPhil and MSc (Research) Public Health Public Health DPhil and MSc (Research) Radiobiology Oncology DPhil and MSc (Research) Surgical Surgical Sciences Sciences Joseph Caruana, DPhil Astrophysics (Christ Church) 60 | Graduate Prospectus60 | Graduate2012–13 Prospectus 2012–13

Courses on offer for 2012/13 and relevant faculty or department

MPhil Politics: Political Theory Politics and International Relations Oxford departmentsDPhil International Relations Politics and International Relations DPhil Politics Politics and International Relations Public Policy Ghosh was part of the first group of students to benefit from the Clarendon Fund scholarships, which Subject MPP (Master in Public Policy) Blavatnik School of Government to final were set up in 2000 after Council agreed to use £2m each year from the annual transfer from Ox- approval ford University Press (OUP) to fund overseas graduateSocial students Studies and fromSociology outside the EU. Since the first students arrived in 2001 the Clarendon has becomeMSc the Comparative largest University-runSocial Policy scholarshipSocial Policy scheme and Intervention MPhil Comparative Social Policy Social Policy and Intervention for international graduate students, providing £7.5m in full funding for fees and living expenses of MSc Evidence Based Social Intervention Social Policy and Intervention scholars each year. MPhil Evidence Based Social Intervention Social Policy and Intervention ‘Our connection with the Clarendon Fund is somethingMSc Social we Science value of the greatly,’ Internet says Nigel Oxford Portwood, Internet Institute Chief Executive of Oxford University Press. ‘Since itsMSc beginnings Sociology a decade ago, we’veSociology provided £52m MPhil Sociology Sociology to enable more than 900 remarkable scholars from across the globe to continue their studies at Christian Yates, DPhil Systems Biology DTC MSc Sustainable Urban Development Continuing Education PT only (St Catherine’s College)Oxford. For me, Clarendon embodies many of theDPhil values Social that Intervention make OUP a success.Social It has Policy a andclear Intervention focus on excellence, excels in a broad range of academicDPhil Social areas, Policy and is truly global inSocial nature. Policy Itand is Intervention a DPhil Sociology Sociology Music world-class programme for a world-class university and we are immensely proud to be a part of it.’ DPhil Information, Communication, and MSt Music (Composition) ClarendonMusic Scholars are selected solely on the basis of their academic excellenceOxford and potential.Internet Institute Social Sciences MPhil Music (Composition) Music Many of them go on to careers in academia – andTheology some and even Religious stay Studies at Oxford once their studies MSt Music (Musicology) Music are finished. Dr Afifi al-Akiti started as a graduate student at Oxford in 2001 and is now a fellow of PT MPhil Music (Musicology) Music PGDip Applied Theology Theology option MSt Music (Performance) Worcester CollegeMusic and a lecturer in the Faculty of Theology. His Clarendon-funded doctoral work PT MPhil Music (Performance)focused on aMusic series of philosophical writings attributedMTh Applied to the Theology celebrated IsalamicTheology theologian, al- option DPhil and MLitt Music Music Ghazali, and will shortly be published by OUP. MSt Bible Interpretation Oriental Studies Philosophy He will be one of the Clarendon alums on hand toMPhil celebrate Classical the Indian Fund’s Religion first decadeOriental when Studies the 10th MSt Ancient Philosophy Philosophy class of Scholars matriculate in October. Jenny Roberts,MPhil Head Eastern of Christian Graduate Studies Funding, has Oriental been planningStudies BPhil Philosophy Philosophy MSt Jewish Studies Oriental Studies MSt Philosophy commemorativePhilosophy events, especially over the Alumni Weekend in September. ‘The celebrations will MSt Jewish Studies in Graeco-Roman MSt Philosophy of Physics Philosophy Oriental Studies showcase the exceptional quality and diversity of PeriodClarendon scholars past and present,’ she says. DPhil Philosophy Philosophy ‘And, as we go on to award our 1000th ClarendonMPhil scholarship Jewish Studies in Aprilin Graeco-Roman this year, the future looks Physics and Earth Sciences Oriental Studies very bright for this unique scheme. We’re particularlyPeriod pleased that over £1m in contributions from DPhil Astrophysics Astrophysics MPhil Judaism and Christianity in DPhil Atmospheric, Oceaniccolleges and each year has allowed us to award even more scholarships.’ Theology Atmospheric Oceanic and Planetary Graeco-Roman World Planetary The celebrations will highlight the diversity of backgrounds and research interests that continues Physics MSt Modern Jewish Studies Oriental Studies Physics to characterise the Clarendon scholars. First-year ClarendonMPhil Modern scholar Jewish Studies Roberta GregoliOriental is from Studies Brazil, DPhil Atomic and Laser Physicsbut had studiedAtomic in and France, Laser Physics Portugal and New ZealandMSt Philosophical before arriving Theology at Oxford toTheology start a DPhil DPhil and MSc (Research) Condensed MPhil Philosophical Theology Theology looking at representationCondensed Matter of Physics gender and sexuality in the Brazilian cinema of the 1950s, 1970s and Matter Physics MSt Study of Religion Theology DPhil and MSc (Research) Earth2000s. Sciences In the Earth process, Sciences she says, the scholarship hasPGDip brought Theology her into regular and livelyTheology contact with DPhil Particle Physics colleagues acrossParticle severalPhysics departments. ‘Despite theMSt fact Theology that we have very differentTheology backgrounds DPhil Theoretical Physics and areas ofTheoretical expertise, Physics there is always a lot of exchangeMPhil Theology as we share the same curiosityTheology towards Politics and International Relations PT the world,’ she explains. ‘I feel that the Clarendon communityDPhil and MLitt reflects Theology what is best inTheology any academic Cert/PGDip/MSt Diplomatic Studies Continuing Education option MPhil International Relationsenvironment: Politics inquisitiveness and International and Relations passion for learning.’?Continuing Education MSc Political Theory Research Politics and International Relations DPhil Continuing Education Continuing Education PT only MSc Politics Research Politics and International Relations PT: Part-time MPhil Politics: Comparative Politics and International Relations Please note that courses, fees and regulations are naturally subject to change and Government Photo taken by Nam fugia dolut fugit et rem assuntore poreiusaped MPhil Politics: European Politics and applicants should check and rely only on the latest information in the online version Politics and International Relations quisi digenda et aperiandunt eate doles que nem est doluptat.Met, Society at www.ox.ac.uk/graduate when they apply. 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Felix Pretis, MPhil Economics (Nuffield College)

Making the Commitment Photograph by Jaani Riordan, DPhil Law A matriculated student at Oxford University is a right to vary the content and delivery of programmes (Magdalen College) member both of the University and of one of its of study: to discontinue, merge or combine op- constituent colleges or permanent private halls. The tions within programmes of study: and to introduce two relationships are governed by separate, though new options or courses. Changes in course provi- interlinking, contracts. The form of contract with the sion may arise from desirable developments in the University is a complete and exclusive statement of relevant subject or alterations in teaching practice the terms of the contract between each matriculated and/or facilities, as well as from causes such as re- student and the University. source constraints or staff movements. Changes in If and when an unconditional offer is made to course provision may occur either before or after you, you will be supplied with the form of contract admission, but will take account of the reasonable with the University, and you should study this care- expectations of any student admitted to or en- fully before accepting the offer. If you are also gaged on a specific programme of study. In the supplied with a form of college contract, you should unlikely circumstance of the University decid- give this similar attention. ing to make substantial and material changes to a No contract with the University is formed until an programme of study after acceptance of a place by applicant in receipt of a confirmed offer has signed a student, the student will be able to withdraw from and returned the contract. that programme of study. The University will deliver a student’s cho- Please note that any dates which may be giv- sen programme of study in accordance with the en to you for the sitting of examinations or the descriptions set out in the Course Guide at notification or publication of results are estimates www.ox.ac.uk/graduate/course_guide. only. If the University is prevented from meeting However, where courses or options depend on those dates by adverse circumstances beyond its placement at another institution or on specialist control, the University will take all reasonable steps teaching, availability in a given year cannot be guar- to put alternative arrangements in place as quickly as anteed in advance. The University also reserves the possible, and to keep you informed. 10 A B C D E 62 | Graduate Prospectus 2012–13 Oxford City Centre

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