In addition to research supervision normally given individually, there is an extensive programme of lectures, classes and seminars. Some are directed towards particular MPhil papers.
Many seminars are concerned with particular areas of research or regions of the world.
Nearly all seminars are open to all students and many are specifically interdisciplinary. We are concerned to arrange research training, including computing and quantitative skills, as appropriate to the needs of graduate students specializing in diverse research topics. Particular importance is attached to finding a suitable supervisor for each student. Some members of staff are in great demand as supervisors. Candidates for admission who want to come to Oxford to work with one particular staff member would be well advised to write to him or her at an early stage.