Resources for applying to study in the UK?

[jawnkeats]

Hi everyone,

I'm an American, and I've recently decided that I want to pursue a Master's degree in English Lit at a university in the UK--however, I'm confused and overwhelmed by the paperwork. Are there any good resources, online or otherwise, for American applicants to UK universities?

Thanks!

[wreckofthehope]

Hi everyone,

I'm an American, and I've recently decided that I want to pursue a Master's degree in English Lit at a university in the UK--however, I'm confused and overwhelmed by the paperwork. Are there any good resources, online or otherwise, for American applicants to UK universities?

Thanks!

Hi eneedlem - the process for applying for an M.A. is relatively straightforward in the U.K.

I can't think of any site that takes you step by step through the process - there will be quirks of the system at each school you apply to, but these sites that may be useful to you:

http://www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk/ - for finding funding opportunities

http://www.postgrad.com/ - general info on courses

http://www.prospects.ac.uk/ - in the postgrad section there is stuff on applying to Master's courses.

Also, the British Council website will probably have some useful info.

[yank in the M20]

thanks so much!

Hi Eneedlem,

I did my masters in the UK and found the paperwork relatively simple. Much less intense than the US equivalent. Feel free to message me if you have specific questions, though. I think the hardest bits of paperwork were the visa (I suggest you apply for it early so you aren't without your passport shortly before you plan to fly) and the American loan apps. It was a great decision for me and I'm very happy with it, but the system is much different than the US, just to be aware. There is much more independent study and really the impetus is on you to get involved at your university (and you need to be at a university with a lot of research papers and events so that you have something to get involved in), but big payoffs.