Postgraduate Degrees (Overseas Students)

We offer a wide range of specialist and internationally recognised one-year taught Masters programmes in archaeology and anthropology.

These courses provide the ideal stepping-stone between undergraduate degrees and doctoral research, and are often used by overseas students as a way of gaining experience of contemporary British thought in a particular aspect of archaeology or anthropology before pursuing doctoral research elsewhere in the world. The courses we offer are

We also welcome applications from postgraduate students wishing to undertake an MPhil or PhD by research in any of the areas of research currently underway in the Department.

How to Apply

The application form for any postgraduate course can be downloaded from:
http://www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/Registrar/Admissions/PG/pg-forms.htm

Information about the University's Study Abroad Programme and what you can look forward to as a Study Abroad student here can be found at:
http://www.bris.ac.uk/international/

Tuition Fees

Fees for full-time overseas undergraduate students can be found at:
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/studentrecords/fees/feeregs04.html

Sources of Funding

The following are the main sources of funding available for overseas students wishing to pursue a postgraduate degree.

1. The ORS (Overseas Research Scholarships)
The Overseas Research Scholarships pay the difference between the 'overseas' and 'home' tuition fees and is available for students undertaking research degrees (not taught masters courses) at the University. Application forms are available from the Student Finance Office
The closing date for applications is usually early in the year, well before the Autumn term. The competition is very strong. To apply for an award, you must first be accepted by the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology and then make a joint application with the Department. An application typically takes six weeks, so an early start is essential. For further information, email the Graduate Tutor for Archaeology and Anthropology (Admissions) - Dan.Hicks@bris.ac.uk.

2. Commonwealth Scholarships and The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP)
Commonwealth citizens are eligible to apply for these funds. Details can be obtained from the Commonwealth Scholarship Agency in your country of permanent residence or from:
The Association of Commonwealth Universities
36 Gordon Square
London WC1H OPF
UK.

tel: + 44 171 387 8572
email: info@acu.ac.uk

3. Fulbright Scholarships and Marshall Scholarships
These scholarships are open to US graduates. Information on Fulbright Scholarships can be obtained from USA institutions which undertake primary selection of applicants, or online from:
http://www.iie.org/TemplateFulbright.cfm?section=Fulbright1

Information on Marshall Scholarships is available online from:
http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
or from:
Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission
John Foster House
36 Gordon Square
London, WCIH OPF
UK.

4. The British Council
It is worthwhile contacting your nearest British Council Office, which will hold information on British Council Grants which may be applicable to your country. Further information is available from:
http://www.educationuk.org/ or at http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-funding-your-studies.htm

Accommodation

The University is generally able to provide an offer of University Accommodation for overseas undergraduate students.

Information and fees for University Halls of Residence can be found at:
http://www.bris.ac.uk/accom/04intpgfp.htm

Cost of Living

A rough estimate is that in addition to tuition fees you will need about £7000 per year for travel, food, clothes and accommodation, etc. while you are here. Taught classes for MA course end in June, and students often spend the last 3 months of these courses conducting fieldwork or writing away from Bristol.

Further information

For further information and informal advice, please contact
Alison Johnston
Postgraduate Secretary:
Department of Archaeology and Anthropology
University of Bristol
43 Woodland Road
BRISTOL BS8 1UU
UK

tel: + 44 117 954 6069
fax: + 44 117 954 6001
email pg-archanth@bris.ac.uk

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