Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford

St Cross Collegewww.stx.ox.ac.ukmap ref: VColleges accepting graduate students onlyϐϐ Key FactsCollege AddressFounded 1965Head of HouseStudent Numbers 350Number of Places forResearch ProgrammesNumber of Places forTaught Programmes61 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LZProfessor Andrew Goudie190 places available per year coveringboth research and taught programmesCollege Fees £2,215 per year (2008–09)University fees also applyAccommodation One year (1 October–30 June)AccommodationChargesContinuation FeeA full list of charges can be found at:www.stx.ox.ac.uk/node/71/Not applicableSt Cross College accepts graduate students only and so isdedicated to their needs. The college occupies a combination oftraditional-style and modern buildings on a very central site onSt Giles, close to the main University facilities and the city centreshops, bars and restaurants.The College is international in profile. Over half of the studentsare from outside the UK, many from Europe but a number alsofrom the USA, Canada, Japan and SE Asia. In all, over 50 countriesare represented.The College is noted for its friendly and informal atmosphere.Fellows and students share all the College’s facilities equally sothere are daily opportunities for graduates to meet and mix withFellows of the College.The most up to date list of graduate programmes for which wewill accept applications is available at:www.stx.ox.ac.uk/admissions/why_choose_st_cross/Markus GerstelϐϐFacilitiesFacilities for Disabled StudentsDisabled accommodation is available at The Annexe onSt Cross Road.Library ResourcesSt Cross College has a modest general library, including works byCollege Fellows and members.Computing Resources|| Wireless Internet access is available across the main areas ofthe St Giles site.|| Computer rooms are available for student use on both themain site and at the Annexe accommodation building.|| All study-bedrooms in all accommodation areas have Internetaccess.Art, Music, Drama and SportThe College does not have playing fields and other facilities forsport. An arrangement with Wolfson College enables St Crossstudents to join their sporting clubs and teams and so enjoy thefacilities of another college.Other Facilities|| Laundry facilities, kitchen facilities and payphones are availablein all student accommodation areas.|| Fax facilities are available via the College office.ϐϐFunding and PrizesSt Cross has a range of scholarships and studentships for supportin various subjects. Please see:www.stx.ox.ac.uk/admissions/scholarships/ for full details.Also see the Graduate Finance Guide.ϐϐAccommodation and Meals|| Accommodation is available on a ‘first come first served’ basis|| 49 rooms are available at the Annexe on St Cross Road|| 30 rooms are available in houses close to the main site|| 20 rooms are available on the main site|| 1 flat and a suite of rooms for couplesThe College cannot provide accommodation for families.For further information please visit:www.stx.ox.ac.uk/admissions/accommodation/Lunch is available in College during term and vacation, except forshort periods at Christmas, Easter, and a few weeks in August;guests may also be entertained. There is a Hall night most weeksduring term, when a three-course evening meal is served toCollege members. The College has a full termly calendar of eventsincluding three formal Guest Nights, a Junior Members’ Night, aSenior Members’ Night, a Wine Tasting and Feasts in Michaelmasand Hilary Terms.In addition to the above listed dinners, there is a lively socialscene. Events such as bop nights, whiskey tastings, jazz nights andother musical evenings, a colloquium series, lectures and seminars,theatre trips and garden parties are regularly organised for thewhole College membership to enjoy.For further information please see: www.stx.ox.ac.uk/event/162L LEnquiries: Chris Roberts +44 (0) 1865 278458admissions-academic@stx.ox.ac.uk