UK postgraduate social science programs

Prytania
Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:11:12 +0000

I did look at Aberystwyth and liked it however its so out in the middle of no where.

Trouble with political related programs is its handy to live in an area where you can network with people who might be able to hire you at the completion of your degree.

Plus, my “first” career field before going back to finish my undergrad was IT. I know international students can work 20 hours a week. If I can find IT jobs (I would think easier in a more populated place) it would beat waiting tables (not that there is anything wrong with that!)

I am concerned with funding. I will rely on loans if I have to but I was pleased by statements from Royal Holloway and Middlesex both that state they will go out of their ways to help international students who need funding (depending on undergraduate grades).

I forgot to state I am going to apply to Kent (for the political comm program in Brussels). And I am including Glasgow because its supposed to be a fantastic school, and one of my former professors who now teaches at Latrobe Univ of Melbourne, AU said he knows several staff at Glasgow and could put in a good word.

However, from what I can tell I’m in love with Royal Holloway. :)