Postgraduate Prospectus 2013 - Swansea University

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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/ Postgraduate or follow us on Twitter for regular updates: twitter.com/SwanseaPostgrad **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 172 173
Next steps Seeing is believing – so why not come and take a closer look? Our Postgraduate Open Days will give you a feel for campus life and what you can expect from the Swansea experience. You’ll have the opportunity to: • meet Admissions Tutors • tour academic departments and learn more about their courses • explore our friendly campus and meet some of our students • see how our Careers Centre will prepare you for life after study • take a look at our IT and library facilities • discuss any special requirements with the Disability Office • sample campus catering in our restaurants and cafés • see how our students live by visiting some of our residences { Our Open Days for 2013 entry are: Wednesday 14th November 2012 Wednesday 6th March 2013 Tuesday 4th June 2013 Visit: www.swansea.ac.uk/opendays for more details or telephone: +44 (0)1792 295784. You will also have the opportunity to visit the University after you have applied – contact your academic department for further information about post-application visits 174
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