English and Comparative Literary Studies Bursary

Subject Area: English and Comparative Literary Studies

Source of Funding: Department funding

The Department of English and Comparative Literature is offering five £1,000 awards (one for each MA programme) for applicants to any MA programme based in ECLS.Link opens in a new windowHome and international applicants are eligible to apply.

The award will take the form of a discount to tuition fees and may be combined with the 10% alumni discount scheme.

This scheme is for Home fee status and UK international students.

If you are in receipt of a full fee waiver (e.g., through the Warwick Taught Master’s Scholarship Scheme), you will not be eligible for the award.

Normally you will not be eligible if you already hold a Master’s or PhD qualification.

Awards are open to both home and EU or overseas students.

The application form is currently closed but will open soon. The deadline for receipt of completed applications will be 5th May 2025 (23:59 GMT)

Applicants must submit an online University application to be considered.

Please indicate on your application form that you would like to be considered for the English and Comparative Literary Studies Department funding.

A writing sample of 750 words explaining why you would like to be considered for the award. The statement should include the following:

• The MA programme you have applied for and why you have chosen it
• A possible dissertation topic
• How you expect this MA to contribute to the trajectory of your studies and/or future employment

If you have already submitted your application and been offered a place of study, please e-mail [emailPGEnglish@warwick.ac.uk[/email] to supply this supporting document.

Personal Statement

• Your personal statement is an important part of your postgraduate taught application. This is your chance to engage the Course Selectors and demonstrate your passion, enthusiasm and commitment for your chosen course. You can use it to clarify and expand on any information in your application and highlight what you want university to know. It should be personalised for the specific course you are applying for.
• Personal Statements should be approximately 1-2 pages. It must be in English and in your own words.
• Quick tips
  • Try to avoid vague statements such as 'I have always wanted to go to your University because I have a passion for study' or 'I want a better job'.
  • You don't need to repeat information you have already given us. For example, university already know the details of your undergraduate degree from your transcripts.
  • Likewise, you can include information about your employment, hobbies and voluntary work, but you need to add more detail to explain how they are related to the course you are applying for.
  • Donʼt submit the same generic statement for many different courses. You must tailor the statement for each specific course.
  • You may use your personal statement to address any gaps in your knowledge and how you have or plan to address them.
  • Make sure your personal statement has a clear introduction (beginning), body (middle), and conclusion (the end). Check your grammar and spelling, and keep your sentences short and concise.

Reference

• One academic reference for postgraduate taught courses.
• Be sure to include an email address for your referee(s) as university will contact them for you. University typically ask for one academic reference for postgraduate taught courses. References will be verified so please ensure you provide an institutional email address when providing academic referee details. 

Documents Required

• Online Application
• Application Fee
• Academic Transcripts
• Personal Statement 
• Writing Sample
• One Reference
• English Language Proficiency