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Funding decisions for English PhD
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Hi Edwardianguy - yes I've done a fair amount of digging and emailing and haven't been able to find any more sources to top up the funding from Oxford :-(

Funding decisions for English PhD
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Thanks HazyJane and BilboBaggins - you've both made really useful points! I do realise that the chances of getting an academic job are incredible slim and that paying for three years of extra education might seem like a waste of money (as well as time) if I don't get to work in a university. It's also a good point that it's important to do 'extra' activities that might be easier at Newcastle. All in all looks like I should go to Newcastle then!

Funding decisions for English PhD
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Hi Everyone,

Thank you so much for the replies - I'll definitely try to consider all the different aspects of the decision that you mention, particularly Mark_B's suggestions! I was (and still am) leaning towards Newcastle - I think my two prospective supervisors are of much the same "standard", and the prospect of going to Oxford but not being financially self-sufficient doesn't sound like a great idea for the ol' self-esteem...I guess it just feels very odd to be turning down an offer from Oxford. (Though, as some have mentioned, reputation isn't everything). Thanks again!! There's not a lot of advice to be found about stuff like this so it's really nice to have some.

Funding decisions for English PhD
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Hi,

I’ve got several offers for PhDs in English starting this autumn. I’m trying to choose between an offer of a full AHRC award from Newcastle (fees plus living expenses), and an offer from Oxford that covers college fees (£2800 per year), but not tuition fees or living expenses. I want an academic job after I complete the PhD, and wondered which of these options would look best on my profile?

Thanks!