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GOOD
REASONS
FOR STUDYING
AT THE UNIVERSITY
OF MANCHESTER
Have you ever
dreamed of getting your graduate degree in the UK? There are
obvious advantages, such as enjoying the European lifestyle
and gaining valuable international experience while you study,
but have you considered all the other benefits?
One
and three year degrees -
Most Masters degrees are just one year long in the UK. That
puts you a year ahead in your career and substantially reduces
your overall costs. See details for the MA
in Jewish Studies and the MA in Hebrew
and Jewish Studies. And as doctorate degree programs are
only three years long, you can easily fulfill your ambitions
of gaining a PhD in Jewish Studies.
International
Reputation - A UK degree
has global respect and a well-deserved reputation for quality
and high standards. The University of
Manchester, and its Centre for Jewish Studies, are particularly
well regarded. As well as gaining an internationally recognized
education, you will have excellent career prospects, higher
potential earnings once your studies are complete and your resume
will stand out from the crowd. The Dept of Religions &
Theology, in which the CJS is based, is the only Theology/Religions
Dept in the UK with both a 5-star (perfect score) research rating
and a 24/24 (perfect score) teaching rating.
Specialization
- Both research and taught degree (classroom-based) programs
are offered through which students have the opportunity to focus
entirely on their chosen subject. Large numbers of US students
come to the UK to pursue studies in Theology and Religions.
See 'Why Study Jewish Studies?'
Research
- UK graduate institutions receive global recognition for their
successful multidisciplinary research. The authoritative success
of British research attracts leading academics from around the
world in every specialized field. See the list
of PhD Jewish Studies dissertations currently in progress
at Manchester.
Costs
- A degree from the University of Manchester is more affordable
than you think, with tuition
fees being comparable to those in the US and a range of
scholarships and grants available for graduate study (see MA
and PhD bursaries). Of course, these shorter
courses allow you to realise your earning potential a year ahead
of your US counterparts. The UK allows to work part-time (up
to 20 hours a week) during term time and full time during breaks.
And you can also use a Federal Stafford Loan to fund your study
at many UK universities.
Please
note that for Junior Year Abroad students (rather than degree-seeking
students), tuition is less than that for regular degree-seekers,
as follows:
2002/03
stlg 6,420 (half for one semester)
2003/04 stlg 6,580 (half for one semester)
2004/05 stlg 6,750 (half for one semester)
Our costs
compare extremely well with, for example, one well-known London
institution where in 2002/2003 they were charging stlg 9,355
for Arts subjects!
Jewish
Community
- Manchester boasts the second largest Jewish
community in the UK outside London (over 30,000), and a large
and active Jewish Student Union. There are therefore many opportunities
for experiencing Jewish religious and social life. See some
of the local community
events and facilities available.
Ease
of Application
- Application to graduate study at UK institutions is usually
free. A Graduate Application Pack is available free from The
British Council USA for application to most institutions. Entrance
requirements vary according to subject but generally you do
not need to take a special test or exam to be accepted.
For comprehensive
and uptodate details, see the University
of Manchester International Students webpage for prospective
students; there is a dedicated section for North
American students. See also the International
Student Society website.
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