Swansea University Masters scholarship UK, 2020.

Swansea University Masters scholarship by  Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges Programme, supported by Sky, aims to facilitate international cooperation to address urgent national and transnational challenges.

Swansea University  Masters scholarship

In partnership with Sky, this graduate scholarship initiative will develop the next generation of outstanding, forward-looking, real-world focused leaders in legal scholarship, activism and practice.

For our new intake, we are looking for scholars to focus on the following global challenges:

  • Racial Injustice,
  • Online Harms,
  • Climate Change,
  • Children’s Rights and
  • Human Rights and Technology.

Important Information:

If you are accepted onto this master’s programme, you will receive a scholarship which covers the full tuition fee as well as a stipend of c.£15,000 to contribute towards your living costs.

Scholars will demonstrate academic excellence alongside a creative, action-oriented approach to collaboration and partnership working.

They will follow a one-year (12 months) Master of Arts degree in Global Challenges: Law, Policy and Practice.

The degree programme is based on experiential learning, and includes a research project placement.

Scholars will also benefit from a range of additional activities, including mentorship, guest speakers, visits and media training.

Requirements:

  • Candidates will hold a first class degree in law, or a related discipline, with strong overall and individual module performance. Exceptional candidates with a good upper second class degree who can demonstrate relevant work experience may also be considered.
  • In support of their application, candidates are also asked to provide a two-page CV and a cover letter setting out what they hope to gain from the programme and how they will contribute to it. Applicants should also identify and justify the global challenge area they would like to work on.
  • If neither English nor Welsh is your first language you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English language qualification such as the IELTS test (with an overall score of at least 7.0 and a minimum of 6.5 in each component).

How to Apply For Swansea University Masters scholarship:

Please provide a 2-page CV and a cover letter setting out what you hope to gain from the programme and how you will contribute to it, along with your references. Your cover letter must clearly identify and justify the global challenge area you would like to work on from the following list:

  • Racial Injustice,
  • Online Harms,
  • Climate Change,
  • Children’s Rights and
  • Human Rights and Technology.
Apply Here 

For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage 

For any inquiries email: solglobal@swansea.ac.uk 

Application Deadline: August 28th 2020.

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