Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford
Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford
Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford
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Oriental <strong>Studies</strong> (continued)SOUTH ASIAN STUDIESThere is a long tradition at <strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>of</strong> the study <strong>of</strong> South Asia atpostgraduate level. Not only does the <strong>University</strong> have unrivalledlibrary and museum holdings for this research area, but also staffincludes the Boden Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Sanskrit, the Spalding Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<strong>of</strong> Eastern Religions (also a Sanskritist), the Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> IndianHistory and Culture (Marathi, Persian), and the Numata Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<strong>of</strong> Buddhist <strong>Studies</strong> (Sanskrit, Tibetan, Mongolian), as well aslecturers in Hindi, Sanskrit, and Tibetan and Himalayan <strong>Studies</strong>.In addition, the Faculty cooperates with staff members <strong>of</strong> manyother departments to maintain a dynamic research environment,and there are also postgraduate degrees with a South Asian focusin History, Development <strong>Studies</strong>, and Contemporary India (seeArea <strong>Studies</strong>).ϐ ϐ<strong>Graduate</strong> DestinationsFurther research into subjects within the area <strong>of</strong> Oriental <strong>Studies</strong>.Educational roles in universities and museums. Government andindustry roles.MPhil in Classical Indian ReligionThis programme attempts to introduce students to classicalIndian religion in a way which bases understanding on originalsources and equips them to continue in the same vein. Formally,the course is in two parts. The first, <strong>of</strong> five months, is an intensivestudy <strong>of</strong> the rudiments <strong>of</strong> Sanskrit. In the second part <strong>of</strong> thecourse the student has regular classes in reading Sanskrit religioustexts.|| Length <strong>of</strong> programme: Two years|| Further programme information available from:www.orinst.ox.ac.uk/html/isa/mph_indianreligions.htmlHumanitiesMPhil in Modern South Asian <strong>Studies</strong>This programme aims to provide intensive training in one ormore <strong>of</strong> the languages <strong>of</strong> South Asia, and to develop readingskills to attain a research pr<strong>of</strong>iciency; to develop an in-depthunderstanding <strong>of</strong> the histories, societies and cultures <strong>of</strong> SouthAsia and neighbouring regions and a broad expertise in theintellectual disciplines through which these may be studied;to enable students to pursue particular areas <strong>of</strong> specialisationthrough a wide range <strong>of</strong> optional courses; to foster skillsin research, writing, analysis and interpretation, through acombination <strong>of</strong> lectures, tutorials, essay-writing and supervision<strong>of</strong> a thesis on a subject <strong>of</strong> the student’s choice.|| Length <strong>of</strong> programme: Two years|| Further programme information available from:www.orinst.ox.ac.uk/html/isa/mph_msas.htmlMPhil in Tibetan and Himalayan <strong>Studies</strong>This programme aims to introduce Tibetan and Himalayanstudies to students who do not have a background in the subject.Emphasis is on teaching <strong>of</strong> Tibetan. Students are also introducedto the history and civilization <strong>of</strong> the area and to studies inBuddhism.|| Length <strong>of</strong> programme: Two years|| Further programme information available from:www.orinst.ox.ac.uk/html/isa/mph_tibetan.html48LLEnquiries:graduate.admissions@orinst.ox.ac.ukHow to apply: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/
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