Oxford: from MSc into MPhil/DPhil - possible?

[jota.be]

Hi guys,

I got admitted into the MSc Economics for Development but was rejected for the MPhil.

Has anyone any knowledge (maybe personal experience) about how the chances are to pass from the MSc into the MPhil/DPhil?

Thanks in advance.

[GMM]

I don't have any personal experience with the MSc, but I've copied and pasted the relevant portions of the Pink Book for you. (I don't see it on the website, but it's on the intranet.)

p. 13:

D.Phil. after M.Sc. Economics for Development
Students accepted into the doctoral programme after completing the M.Sc. in Economics for
Development are admitted to Probationer Research Student (PRS) status.
In considering applications, the Graduate Studies Committee will take into account the
recommendations of the M.Sc. Examiners, the views of the prospective D.Phil. supervisor,
and the student's research proposal. The standard required for admission to PRS status after
the M.Sc. is well above simply passing the examination. In general, the candidate will be
expected to have received a distinction. The M.Sc. Examiners will make recommendations to
the Graduate Studies Committee on the suitability of each candidate to proceed to PRS status.
Students proceeding from the M.Sc. to PRS status will, unless specifically granted exemption
after application to the Graduate Studies Committee, be required to sit the D.Phil. Qualifying
Examination in the Trinity Term following their admission to PRS status (see section on
Qualifying Examination).

p. 14:

10. Timetable for Progress to D. Phil.
The following summarises the timetable of steps along the three routes that lead to a research
degree. Terms are measured from the date of arrival as a graduate student.
[...]
(ii) Initial status: M.Sc. student
3. Apply for re-admission as a PRS student upon completion of the M.Sc., indicating a
field of study.
3. Pass the M.Sc. examination.
4. If re-admission is granted, begin study for the D.Phil. Qualifying Examination
(unless exempted) and start research, working within a specified field of study.
6. Pass the D.Phil. Qualifying Examination (unless exempted).
7. Normal term for transfer to D.Phil. or M.Litt. status, with a precise thesis title.
9. Final term for transfer to D.Phil. status and confirmation of status.

[Nebuchadrezzar]

gmm, i think you are in oxford. what are the chances to get a scholarship (for an overseas - non/Eu-non-UK - student) for the second year of mphil conditional on good performance in the first year?

[GMM]

I'm afraid I have no idea.