Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford

HumanitiesClassics Ancient History 30Classics Classical Languages and Literature 31English Language and Literature 32Film Aesthetics 34Fine Art 35History 36Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics 40Modern Languages 41Music 43Oriental Studies 44Philosophy 49Theology 51Women’s Studies 53Oxford is at the forefront of Humanities researchinternationally, and attracts outstanding students, academicsand researchers from across the globe. As a result, graduatestudents have the opportunity to undertake their studies andresearch in a stimulating, challenging and highly rewardingintellectual environment. Students have access to animmense range of research material including electronicresources - through Oxford’s impressive library system,based on the Bodleian; through the work produced byresearch projects and through the rich and diverse holdingsof its museums. In addition to materials and support focusedon conveying subject-specific knowledge, there is a widerange of facilities aimed at the personal and professionaldevelopment of students; strengthening their existing skillsand developing new skills, and preparing them for careersafter they have completed their studies.Humanities comprises about one third of the University interms of academic staff and students, with approximately1,500 graduate students. We offer taught graduate andresearch degrees in a very wide range of subjects. Some ofthese subjects are relatively new, and cross the boundaries oftraditional disciplines. Others are areas of academic researchthat have long been recognised as of central importance, andthey include some that few other universities are still ableto support. In every case our objective is to sustain and toteach the highest standards of scholarship. The liveliness ofintellectual activity is evidenced by numerous open lecturesand seminars, in addition to those for specific courses.Whether you are planning a career in academia or inanother field, a graduate degree from Oxford, with itsworldwide reputation for excellence, will greatly enhanceyour employability.Lists of academic teaching and research staff can be foundon the faculty pages of the University website:www.ox.ac.uk/departments/Humanities29