[puppy]

Arghhh application forms suck. Who the hell designed the AHRC website, a blind chimp?

I don't know what to put in the funding information section of my Oxford form, I'm applying to the AHRC but haven't done it yet so I have no idea what the funding would cover and when I'd find out if I got it and it's almost impossible to find out because their website is such a pile of ****e.

[the_alba]

See my reply in the other thread Their website is tricky to navigate, but you get used to it. Just hit the 'Applicants' tab at the top of the page, then either 'Research Preparation Master's', Professional Prep Master's', or 'Doctoral Awards', depending on what you're applying for.

[hobnob]

(Original post by puppy)
Arghhh application forms suck. Who the hell designed the AHRC website, a blind chimp?

I suppose they're trying to prevent as many people as they can from applying...

[puppy]

(Original post by hobnob)
I suppose they're trying to prevent as many people as they can from applying...

I wouldn't bother except that I can't apply to my college for funding (if I stay in Cambridge) unless I've already applied to the AHRC

[roxy potter]

Has anyone here applyed for an MPhil from Cambridge? I'm applying for MPhil(Econ) and I'm stuck on what to write under "Additional Information in Support of your application" anyone got any ideas on what sort of stuff to put in?

[hobnob]

(Original post by roxy potter)
Has anyone here applyed for an MPhil from Cambridge? I'm applying for MPhil(Econ) and I'm stuck on what to write under "Additional Information in Support of your application" anyone got any ideas on what sort of stuff to put in?

I believe people usually put whatever is in their current TSR sig, so in your case that would be 'MUNSTER MUNSTER MUNSTER etc'.

Seriously, though; as far as I know, most people actually leave that bit blank. Unless you can think of something not covered by your research proposal, references or CV, which would convince them you're an amazing candidate.

[roxy potter]

Lol. I can see it now...the reason I should be accepted to Cambridge is because I can contribute to the University Rugby Fan Club(and if there isn't one I'll start it up)

Thanks.

Also just one other question(this is a more general postgrad question) when it asks for the date my degree will be obtained, is it talking about a) when i finish my degree, b) when i get the results of my degree, or c) when i will be conferred.

I'm assuming it's the date I'm being conferred but thats really weird because it's after/the same time as the postgrad starts.

[puppy]

(Original post by roxy potter)
Has anyone here applyed for an MPhil from Cambridge? I'm applying for MPhil(Econ) and I'm stuck on what to write under "Additional Information in Support of your application" anyone got any ideas on what sort of stuff to put in?

I just put all my extra curricular stuff in there, so how I'd contributed to the uni while I'd been here; sports, societies etc. I guess you could put other relevant interests or work experience. Just take any stuff off your CV that the form hasn't already asked for I guess.

[roxy potter]

Yeah that's what i did. I put in the extra curricular stuff, I have a lot of it so I might as well make use of it.

[unknown demon]

How much weight does relevant work experience have in applying to Oxford for a political masters programme? I've an internship with parliament and previous work experience with NGOs that are particularly suited to the course I'd like to apply for in the future.

Any ideas?

[The Sherminator]

(Original post by Roll-The-Dice-And-Win)
ha ha ha ha...wassup alfie? nice name.
I had a goldfish called alfie once.

But seriously, does the university you go to for Undergrad not help your post grad application? I would have thought they would know how good the candidate was and that a 2:1 from Imperial/LSE/UCL would hold in better stead then a 2:1 from Cardiff or others.
That is quite interesting. Its good that it puts everyone on level ground for post grad applications.

[Angelil]

^^ probably quite a lot. more than extracurricular activities. If you have a choice between filling that space with information about your relevant work experience vs information on why you like running...well, no prizes

[unknown demon]

I intend hopefully to apply next year for the comparative government course + will be working with NGOs, MPs in Parliament for the next six months, along with other political things. Do oxford or cambridge ask for an example of your work ?

[hobnob]

(Original post by unknown demon)
I intend hopefully to apply next year for the comparative government course + will be working with NGOs, MPs in Parliament for the next six months, along with other political things. Do oxford or cambridge ask for an example of your work ?

Well, you'll be asked to list any relevant work experience, and if you want to go into more detail, I'm sure there'll be a section of the application forms where you could mention this (probably called something like "additional information in support of your application").

[threeportdrift]

Can't speak for the Cam MPhil Pol, but the MPhil IR does look very positively at work experience, not at specific written work, but it looks to get students with a range of real world experience as well as having academic potential.

[Ad-Alta]

Oh my goodness, I didn't even realise there was a postgrad forum...
Now do I feel stupid

[The Boosh]

hi!

[hobnob]

(Original post by Ad-Alta)
Oh my goodness, I didn't even realise there was a postgrad forum...
Now do I feel stupid

Don't bother - it's only been here for a few days. Before then it was tucked away in a remote subforum of General University Discussion.
Anyway: welcome. Feel free to join our bitching about the 14-year-old aspiring accountant on the Cambridge forum.

Edit: Oh, wait, this isn't actually the GOGSoc thread. Never mind...

[Ad-Alta]

(Original post by hobnob)
Feel free to join our bitching about the 14-year-old aspiring accountant on the Cambridge forum.

Slightly off-topic, but that thread seems to have turned into a little bit of a slanging match...

[hobnob]

(Original post by Ad-Alta)
Slightly off-topic, but that thread seems to have turned into a little bit of a slanging match...

Yes, it's a bit of a shame, really. It was much more ludicrous (and funnier too) before he-who-always-seems-to-prompt-people-to-change-the-topic-to-a-discussion-of-his-glorious-self joined the thread.