Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford

St Peter’s Collegewww.spc.ox.ac.ukmap ref: aMarkus GerstelLibrary Resources|| Library open 24 hours a day.|| Collection of nearly 50,000 books and periodicals.Computing Resources|| MCR computer room with multiple terminals to whichgraduates have 24 hour access.|| Network connections available in all study bedrooms;wireless network covers most of main site.ϐϐ Key FactsCollege AddressFounded 1929Head of HouseSt Peter’s CollegeNew Inn Hall Street, Oxford OX1 2DLProfessor Bernard Silverman FRSStudent Numbers Graduate: 126Undergraduate: 379Number of Places forResearch ProgrammesNumber of Places forTaught ProgrammesCollege FeesAccommodationAccommodationChargesContinuation Fee48 places available in total£1,894 (2007–08 figures) for all coursesexcept BCL/MJuris, Fast Track Medicine,MBA, for which higher rates apply.University fees also applyUsually able to accommodate almost allfirst-year graduates who request Collegeaccommodation. No accommodationavailable for couples or families£109.39 per week (2008–09 rates)NoneSt Peter’s occupies a compact site in the centre of Oxford, withina few minutes’ walk of the Bodleian Library and close to manyUniversity departments. The College is an inclusive, tolerantand open academic community which values the considerablecontribution made by its graduates. We admit women and menfrom a wide variety of backgrounds and many different countries.ϐϐFacilitiesFacilities for Disabled StudentsWith the exception of the library and the music room, most ofthe College is wheelchair accessible; the College can also makespecific arrangements to suit individual circumstances.Art, Music, Drama and Sport|| Music room with Blüthner grand piano.|| Chapel with Willis organ and a second Blüthner grand piano,and excellent acoustics.|| Mixed chapel choir.|| Graduate students are eligible to apply for choral andinstrumental scholarships.|| Regular concerts and recitals in college.|| Shared sports facilities, including a boat house on the Thames.|| Fitness room on site.|| All major and many minor sports represented.|| Arts week each year.|| Drama society organises productions every term.ϐϐFunding and Prizes|| College Graduate Awards (five awards per year, up to £400each, for second- and third-year students).|| J Bossanyi Graduate Bursary in Environmental Conservationand Sustainable Resource Use (£400).|| Gustav Born Scholarship in Biomedical Sciences (up to £3,500per year, not awarded every year).|| Bodossaki Graduate Scholarship in Science.|| Tutor for Graduates Fund (provides small grants, normally up to£200, to assist with research and conference expenses).|| Also see the Graduate Finance Guide.ϐϐMCR|| All graduate students are members of the MCR.|| Common Room with TV and video facilities and small kitchen.|| Wide range of social and cultural activities organised byelected committee; from termly guest nights to regular talkson academic subjects.|| Graduate students may dine on High Table once a weekduring term.ϐϐAccommodation and Meals|| Graduate accommodation in Cambridge Terrace,five minutes’ walk from College.|| All rooms single and en-suite.|| Ethernet connection in every room.|| Kitchen facilities.|| Common room with television.|| Laundry facilities.|| All meals available in college dining hall during full term.Colleges accepting all studentsLLEnquiries: Philip Palmer +44 (0) 1865 278863admissions@spc.ox.ac.uk Tutor for Graduates: Professor Edith Sim189