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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Tibetan and Himalayan Studies

University of Oxford
Oxford, England
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Course Overview

The MPhil Tibetan and Himalayan Studies at University of Oxford is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Oxford, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 21-month full-time structure. The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2025). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas. The MPhil in Tibetan and Himalayan Studies is a taught course introducing students new to the field to Tibetan language (both spoken and literary), history, society, literature, and religious traditions. Course structure You will be expected to attend classes well-prepared through self-directed study and reading. A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a 98% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Classical Tibetan Language and Literature
Modern Spoken Tibetan
Tibetan History and Civilisation
Buddhism in the Himalayan Region
Tibetan Religious Traditions and Practice
History and Culture of the Himalayan Peoples
Research Methods in Asian Studies
MPhil Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Breakdown

5%Working
80%Studying
13%Work & Study
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