Brief Description:
Application for the Birkbeck
University Studentship “MA Medical Humanities: Bodies, Cultures and Ideas” is
now open for 2021 entry year for international students. The program is offered
jointly by the Department of History, Classics, and Archaeology and the
Department of English, Theatre and Creative Writing at Birkbeck. This is a
fully-funded program.
Scholarship Details:
Opportunity Type: Fully
Funded
Language Requirement: IELTS, Not
Required
Language of Instruction: English
Deadline: 5
July 2021, 6 pm BST
Host University: Birkbeck University of
London
Country: United Kingdom, London
City
Duration: one year (full-time) and two years
(part-time)
Level: Master
Study program: MA Medical Humanities: Bodies, Cultures and
Ideas. Click here to
read more about the course structure and content.
Start time: October 2021
Level of study:
·
Master’s Degree
Fields study:
Humanities And Social Sciences
Benefits of Scholarship:
The program award covers:
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Tuition fees
·
Stipend equivalent to London living standard
·
Adequate research payment
Eligibility:
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The program is available to all candidates applying to the above
program.
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Both the UK and international students are eligible to apply.
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Candidates should hold a second-class honor degree or its
equivalent education in arts, humanities and social sciences.
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Applicants currently studying can also start applying for the
scholarship as the university will consider a place for them depending on their
result.
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Applicants should meet the admission requirements within the two
host departments.
English language requirement
The language of teaching at the
university is English therefore, non-English speaking applicants have to
provide English proficiency scores that is IELTS for Birkbeck. But,
those who cannot provide IELTS score should complete pre-session courses and
foundation programs to improve their language ability.
Evaluation
The hosts will evaluate
applications on the basis of their individual merits and applicants’
professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will also be
considered positively.
How to Apply?
Application has two stages
meaning that first, you apply by sending the following documents to this email
address admin@history.bbk.ac.uk.
Second, applicants can submit an online application for the course
using the application link but it will open in September 2021.
Note: For the first stage of your application, you are strongly
advised to apply as soon as possible to secure a place. The sooner you apply,
the sooner you can complete the admission process and enroll.
You can apply HERE when it
opens.
You should include the following documents in your application:
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A comprehensive CV
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A statement of research (500 words), providing the details on
plans for your dissertation project that should include the following:
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The project’s methodological and scientific foundations
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Academic significance the project
·
The project’s suitability for Wellcome funding
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A Reflection on the project’s potential non-academic impact and
scholarly outcomes
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A personal statement (not more than 250 words) explaining your
interest in the Medical Humanities, as well as your fit and reasons for taking
the course
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an example of your own academic writing (2500 words in length): it
may be one or more undergraduate essays or dissertation chapters.
·
The name and contact information of an academic referee who is can
confirm your suitability for MA study.
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For more information, please refer to the Official
Link of the scholarship or contact the Co-Directors of the MA Medical
Humanities, Dr. Anne Hanley and Dr.
Peter Fifield.
Deadline: June
5, 2021
