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OxfordGuideToCareers2017
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DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER IDEAS<br />
FURTHER STUDY<br />
TYPES OF FURTHER STUDY<br />
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CHOOSING A COURSE<br />
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FEES AND FUNDING<br />
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] Self-funding<br />
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postgraduate-loan). PhD loans of up to £25 000 will be<br />
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] Research Councils www.rcuk.ac.uk<br />
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] Scholarships<br />
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] Sponsorship or employer support<br />
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STUDYING ABROAD<br />
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CAREERS ADVISER ABBY EVANS<br />
ANSWERS YOUR FURTHER STUDY FAQS<br />
DO I HAVE TO DO A MASTERS DEGREE<br />
BEFORE A PHD?<br />
Not always: it is possible to go<br />
straight on to a PhD programme from<br />
a first degree course. This is common<br />
in science and engineering in the UK, and some PhDs have<br />
a Masters year of taught courses built in. However, in many<br />
continental European countries a Masters degree is required<br />
to begin a PhD. Even in the UK, most arts, humanities and<br />
social science students complete a Masters degree before<br />
embarking on their PhD.<br />
WILL I NEED TO HAVE A FIRST?<br />
Most courses ask for at least a 2:1 class degree or equivalent,<br />
and many graduates with 2:1s successfully apply for further<br />
study. However, a first class degree might increase your<br />
chances when applying for popular courses, and may help<br />
you secure funding.<br />
HOW CAN THE CAREERS SERVICE HELP?<br />
In addition to extensive information on Further Study online,<br />
we also offer seminars on a range of aspects of further study<br />
including Postgraduate Study in the USA, Writing Personal<br />
Statements and Applying to Oxford. You are welcome to<br />
book an appointment with a Careers Adviser to discuss your<br />
options, strategies for choosing courses or securing funding,<br />
or to get feedback on your application materials.<br />
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