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Overview
The overall objectives of the MPhil are:
Course structure
The Global and Area Studies course at the University of Oxford is structured around six study components, facilitating an interdisciplinary approach to comparative study across two or more regions and a critical approach to area studies.
Courses are taught through a combination of lectures and classes. You will be required to submit essays and make class presentations. Through a Research Methods element, you will receive relevant training in methodologies to enable you to carry out research and writing for your 30,000 word thesis. The thesis is expected to incorporate a global or comparative area studies approach and/or to address key cross-region global challenges from an area studies perspective.
Programme Structure
The six study components are:
- Theories and Approaches in Global and Area Studies;
- Comparative Area Studies;
- Research Methods for Social Sciences and Humanities;
- Area Studies immersion;
- Specialist Area Studies Options;
- Comparative Area Studies Research Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7.5
TOEFL® IBT 110
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies General Studies & Classics View 623 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA First Class
English requirements
IELTS 7.5
TOEFL® IBT 110
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Other requirements
General requirements
As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the equivalent of the following UK qualifications:
- a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any subject or discipline, although preference may be given to candidates who have studied previously in either the social sciences or the humanities
- For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0.
Tuition Fee
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International
29700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29700 GBP per year during 21 months. -
National
24800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24800 GBP per year during 21 months.
Living costs for Oxford
939 - 1530 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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