Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships in International Development, UK

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the University's principal research degree for graduate students and is available in all faculties and departments. Read more

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

There are two types of MPhil on offer at Cambridge: the MPhil by Advanced Study, which includes a taught element, and the MPhil by Dissertation, which is a research-only programme leading to a dissertation

Course overview

The SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art at SOAS University of London offers a unique programme renowned for its excellence.

We lead you on a journey of object-based study through lectures and contributions from a wide range of leading scholars, curators, and art market professionals. We have a formal association with the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, which allows us to offer exceptional access to the collections and curatorial expertise of both institutions.

Candidates will need to meet the following entry requirements for the programme: 

Normally a UK 2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) and a UK Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a final result of at least 60% (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University). 
 

In cases where students have not completed a Master’s degree, applications may be considered where students hold a first-class UG degree from a high-ranking, research-focused university and have demonstrated an ability to conduct academic research.

Eligibility criteria

Open to any UK or international candidates who:

Hold a first class or 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in an appropriate discipline (e.g. engineering, computer science, signal processing, applied mathematics, and physics)

Are able to demonstrate excellent mathematical, analytic, programming skills.

Benefits

The University of Warwick will provide the full fees for three years to the successful candidates. The scholarship is full-time fees only and excludes living costs, travel etc. Up to one scholarship can be provided to cover the current overseas fee (Band 1).

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Application Deadline: 30 April 2024

How to Apply: 

To apply, please complete your application online with the following information.

Supporting Documents: 

The students are required to present the following documents to the university:

Degree certificates and transcripts (if you are currently studying for a degree, screenshots of your grades to date are sufficient)

A cover letter including a ‘Supplementary Personal Statement’ to explain why the position particularly matches your skills and experience and how you choose to develop the project.