Description

University of Oxford UK MSc in Digital Scholarship 2025 is open for International Students, Domestic Students . The scholarship allows Masters level program(s) in the field of Digital Technologies taught at University of Oxford . The deadline of the scholarship is expired at 07 Jan 2025.

About the Course:

The MSc in Digital Scholarship is a one-year program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to apply digital tools and methods to traditional humanistic scholarship. It provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities presented by digital technologies in academic research, enabling students to develop their own digitally-enhanced scholarly projects.

Course Structure:

• Elements of Digital Scholarship: A core paper that provides a systematic overview of digital project development and data management.
• Methods of Digital Scholarship: Technical option papers that offer hands-on training in specific digital methods relevant to the student's project.
• Subject-Specific Paper: A course selected from a list of existing master's papers in a discipline of the student's choice.
• Practicum Placement: A practical experience working on a digital scholarship project at Oxford.
• Dissertation: A research project that allows students to apply their knowledge and skills to a specific area of digital scholarship.

Degree Level

University of Oxford UK MSc in Digital Scholarship 2025 is available to undertake Masters level programs at University of Oxford.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Digital Technologies

Benefits

• Interdisciplinary Approach: The course spans a wide range of disciplines within the Humanities Division, fostering a collaborative and interdisciplinary learning environment.
• Hands-on Experience: Students gain practical experience through a practicum placement in one of Oxford's flagship digital scholarship projects.
• Dissertation: The program culminates in a dissertation that allows students to explore their chosen research topic in depth and demonstrate their understanding of digital scholarship.
• Career Development: The course prepares students for a variety of career paths, including further research, work in cultural institutions, and roles in the creative industries.

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to students of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Excellence: 

Applicants should demonstrate proven and potential academic excellence.

Degree Requirements:

• A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honors in a relevant humanities discipline.
• For US applicants, a minimum overall GPA of 3.6 is generally required. Most successful applicants have a higher GPA.

Competitiveness: 

Admission is highly competitive; most successful applicants have achieved a first-class degree or its equivalent.

International Qualifications: 

Applicants with degrees from outside the UK or USA should check the International Qualifications page for equivalent requirements.

GRE/GMAT: 

No GRE or GMAT scores are required.

Additional Qualifications and Experience:

• Publications are not required.
• No previous coding or technical expertise is required.

English Language Proficiency:

• Requires proficiency at the University's higher level.
• Minimum scores:

1. IELTS Academic: Overall 7.5, with at least 7.0 in each component.
2. TOEFL iBT: Overall 110, with component scores: Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24.
3. C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall 191, with at least 185 in each component.

• Test results must be no older than two years from the course start date.

Application Procedure

Before You Apply:

Review the Entry Requirements: Make sure you have the necessary academic qualifications and English language proficiency. 

Get Your Application Materials Ready:

• Personal Statement: This is your chance to showcase your passion for digital scholarship and your proposed research area.
• Academic Transcripts: Official transcripts from your previous studies.
• Two Academic References: Ask professors familiar with your work to provide letters of recommendation.
• CV (Curriculum Vitae) or Resume: Highlight your digital skills and any relevant experience you have.

Submit Your Application:

Head to the University of Oxford's graduate admissions portal and submit your online application.

The Interview Stage:

If shortlisted, you may be invited for an interview to discuss your research interests and suitability for the program.

Important Dates:

Application deadline: January 7, 2025

Don't miss out! Apply by the deadline for your chance to be part of this exciting program.