Postgraduate study in UK
Posted by Vesi on November 10, 2009
Today I finally got answers on many of the questions I had about UK postgraduate schools by one of the professors from the University of Edinburg. I am pretty sure I am going to apply there next fall 
(the plan for year-off is still active, I can always deter admission for a year )
So the basics:
*There are two types of programs:
1) “taught masters” – one year of study of special area that prepares you for the working field
2) “research masters” – you start with a proposal for your dissertation and doctoral study. You are assigned a supervisor who works with you through the process. This is also one year and then two to three years to get your PhD (depending on the field).
*For students from EU countries the tuition varies between 3000 to 4500 pounds. They usually have housing (on or off campus), but students are responsible for meals. 130$ is the estimate per week for expenses.
*There are many teaching/research assistant positions available for PhD students.
*There are many scholarships available for EU students. Under financial aid tab, choose your country and a full list of available scholarships appear.
*Application requirements: no GRE, high GPA (it varies, depending on the program), 2 recommendations, personal statement.
*University of Edinburg is one of the most prestiguous postgraduate institutions. Check out their website for more information
MJ said
Fantastic! I’m so excited for you! I’m going to try to do a year-long Master’s program in Ireland with something like Equality Studies or Development Studies through a all-expenses paid scholarship. It’s very competitive but I’m still hopeful.
You can do it!
Vesi said
Good luck with that! I hope you get it. I am a junior right now, but as an international student in US I have to always think in advance because after graduation if I don’t get an OPT or go to graduate school I need to leave. That is the best part I liked of what the professor said about Uni of Edinburg – they will work with you to help you get a job after graduation and they don’t mind if you stay in their country instead of going back to your country, which I love because here that is not the case.
MJ said
Thanks. I hope so, too! Then I can visit all my Cottey friends who are abroad.
(Sorry, forgot to say that it was Mary writing originally.)
That’s great that UoE helps job placement. It helps out a lot with keeping residency. In preperation to go to NZ this spring, we discussed their immigration/visitation laws and thought they were strict…until we researched some of the US’s (much stricter) immigration laws. Oy. -_-
Vesi said
Mary, OMG I had no idea it’s you
Yes, I love it here, but the immigration laws are driving me crazy. I miss you! Maybe we will end up being very close to each other again LOL