Postgraduate Prospectus 2013 - Swansea University

Scholarships and bursaries
The University offers around 250
postgraduate scholarships and bursaries
with a total value of over £2.6 million**.
Typically these include:
Fully-funded PhD studentships
These are available to students from the
UK and EU wishing to pursue full-time
research studies in selected subject areas.
Each studentship covers the UK home
tuition fee and an annual maintenance
grant of around £13,590** per annum.
Master’s Scholarships
Available to students from the UK and EU
wishing to pursue full- or part-time
Master’s or MRes programmes. Each
award is worth approximately £2,700**
towards fees (pro-rata for part-time).
International students
The University offers a range of
scholarships and bursaries for
international students.
International Development
Office Scholarships
Available to international students with
strong academic ability who have
accepted an offer of a place at Swansea
University, and who are in financial need.
Swansea University Alumni
Postgraduate Bursary Scheme
The Postgraduate Bursary Scheme entitles
Swansea University Alumni, including our
most recent graduates, who wish to
further their studies at Postgraduate level
in Swansea, to a fixed fee reduction per
annum on tuition fees for the full duration
of studies.
Commonwealth Scholarship
Citizens from developing Commonwealth
countries may apply for Master’s or PhD
programmes supported by a tuition fee
contribution under the Commonwealth
Scholarships scheme. For further details,
please visit:
www.cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply
For full details, please contact the
International Development Office:
Tel: +44 (0)1792 602600
Email: international@swansea.ac.uk
or visit:
www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships/
International
College and Department
scholarships and bursaries
Many of our Academic Colleges offer
additional scholarships and bursaries for
Master’s and research programmes –
around 200 were available last year.
The full range of awards available can
be found at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships/
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**2012 figures
Did you know?
A comprehensive guide to
postgraduate funding can be
found on the Graduate
Prospects website at:
www.prospects.ac.uk
Alternative Funding Sources
Many postgraduate students fund their studies through ‘portfolio
funding’ in which they gather funds from a variety of sources.
There is a range of funding sources which prospective students
are advised to explore.
Professional and Career Development Loans
Professional and Career Development Loans enable students to
finance themselves on a course of study which is vocational in
nature. They are available through a number of high street
banks, and further information is available at:
www.direct.gov.uk/cdl
Charities, Foundations and Trusts
There is a large number of charities, foundations and trusts,
which award partial funding for postgraduate study. Full details
can be found in The Grants Register (published by Palgrave
Macmillan) and The Directory of Grant Making Trusts published
by the Charities Aid Foundation), both of which should be
available in your University Careers Service and local library.
Research Councils
Research Councils are public bodies that fund academic
research within the UK. There are seven Research Councils,
and each offers studentships to support postgraduate study.
Applications for funding should normally be made through the
university department where you intend to study, and the
Admissions Tutor for your programme should be able to
provide further information on the funding available.
The Research Councils:
• Arts and Humanities Research Council (www.ahrc.ac.uk)
• Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
(www.bbsrc.ac.uk)
• Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
(www.epsrc.ac.uk)
• Economic and Social Research Council (www.esrc.ac.uk)
• Medical Research Council (www.mrc.ac.uk)
• Natural Environment Research Council (www.nerc.ac.uk)
• Science and Technology Facilities Council (www.stfc.ac.uk)
Note: Students resident in the European Union member states may
be eligible to apply for financial support from the UK Research
Councils and the University on the same basis as UK students.
However, the awards will generally only cover the tuition fees.
British Council
Offers a range of scholarship schemes to support international
students studying in the UK. For further information, please visit:
www.educationuk.org
Earn while you learn
There are plenty of part-time jobs to be found in and around
Swansea, and our Careers team publishes a wide range of
opportunities for temporary and part-time work, as well as
summer placements and internships.
If you are an international student, you will need to obtain
a National Insurance number and may have to fulfil other
requirements.
If you are a student from the new European Economic Area
member states, you will need to comply with the Worker
Registration Scheme before you can work in the UK.
For further information, please email:
jobshop@swansea.ac.uk
or visit our website at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/careers/jobs/workwhileyoustudy
Money advice and support
The Money Advice and Support Office provides guidance
on all areas of student funding, including:
• grants, loans, bursaries and benefits
• helping you to manage your money
• supporting care leavers
• contingency funds
• helping you to draw up a realistic budget
• one-to-one appointments (and a daily “drop in” service) so
you can discuss any money worries in confidence
• debt counselling service that help you to sort out your finances
Support for care leavers
We administer and deliver the Care Leavers Support Package,
a comprehensive range of measures to help care leavers settle
in and focus on their studies. Our commitment to student support
is recognised by the Frank Buttle Trust Quality Mark for Care
Leavers in Higher Education.
Financial Contingency Fund
Where you can evidence that you have made adequate
provision to cover your tuition fees and living costs but have
encountered unforeseen difficulties, you can apply for a grant
from our Financial Contingency Fund. You can apply to the Fund
at any point during the academic year, including the summer
vacation. An application must be received no later than two
months before you complete your course. Eligibility to apply to
the Fund does not guarantee assistance and you should not
therefore rely on these funds as a source of income.
EU/International Crisis Fund
We have also established a small fund to provide emergency
assistance for EU/international students who face financial
difficulties not anticipated at the start of the course, and not
within their control.
For further information and enquiries contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606699
Email: moneydoctors@swansea.ac.uk
www.swansea.ac.uk/study/current/StudentSupportServices/
MoneyAdviceandSupport
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