School of Modern Languages and Cultures Departmental Scholarship

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures (SMLC) will award two Master's scholarships to an outstanding applicant wishing to commence full-time study on one-year taught MA in Translation and Cultures or MA in Modern Languages and Cultures in Autumn 2025.

The scholarship is intended to facilitate access to Master's level study in Modern Languages and Cultures for academically gifted students who may otherwise experience difficulty in progressing to postgraduate study. For the successful candidate, the award will be conditional on acceptance of a place of study. The award will be arranged directly with the University's Student Finances service. If the fee for the course is less (e.g. because the student qualifies for a Warwick alumni discount), the level of the scholarship will be adjusted accordingly.

Eligible courses are:

• MA in Translation and Cultures
• MA in Modern Languages and Cultures

Source of Funding: Department funding

The scholarship will consist of a fee waiver (for applicants with Home fees status) or a fee subsidy (for applicants with International fees status) for a maximum value equal to the Postgraduate Taught fees.

For the successful candidates, the award will be conditional on acceptance of a place of study. The award will be arranged directly with the University's Student Finances service. If the fee for the course is less (e.g. because the student qualifies for a Warwick alumni discount), the level of the scholarship will be adjusted accordingly.

• The scholarships are for full-time study only.
• Students domiciled in the UK as well as international students are eligible to apply. However, the scholarships are capped (as above) at home fees level for 2025 entry.
• The scholarships cannot be deferred, or transferred to another course outside the School of Modern Languages and Cultures.
• You must be self-funding.
• You must have (or be expected to attain) a First or good 2.i (or international equivalent) for your undergraduate degree. Applications are welcomed from students who consider Master's study as a stepping-stone towards doctoral study, though this is not a prerequisite.
• The School of Modern Languages and Cultures values equality, diversity and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from underrepresented and/or minority groups. If you are returning to study after a break (of more than 2 years) and/or have relevant professional experience, then please clarify this in your personal statement (for the course application) and/or motivational statement.

• For successful candidates, the award will be conditional on acceptance of a place of study. The award will be arranged directly with the University's Student Finances service. If the fee for your course is less (e.g. because you qualify for a Warwick alumni discount), the level of the scholarship will be adjusted accordingly.

To apply for one of these scholarships you will need to have completed the following by the closing date:

• a formal application for admission to one of these courses - click here for further information and to apply
• a 500-word personal statement explaining how the scholarship would facilitate access to PGT studies
• an updated CV, including any relevant professional experience

The personal statement and CV must be sent to both the course director Dr David Orrego-Carmona (david.orrego-carmona@warwick.ac.uk) & the School Office (SMLCOffice@warwick.ac.uk)

Application Assessment Fee: The fee only applies to taught courses. For 2024 entry onwards (applying from October 2023) the application assessment fee for postgraduate taught courses is £75.

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 
• CV
• One Reference
• English Language Proficiency