Reading weekend
Every year we organise a reading weekend trip for staff, postgraduates and undergraduates. It normally takes place in the spring at a youth hostel in Derbyshire.
At the reading weekend, students present some of their recent work and then there is a discussion after each session. However, you can attend without presenting anything - though most people find that they end up contributing to the discussions. It's all done in a friendly and supportive atmosphere and is a great place to have a seminar.
It's not all hard work: there's a walk around the beautiful countryside, trips to the pub and even a philosophy quiz.
All students are welcome to attend. We will transport you there early on the Saturday morning and bring you back on the Sunday.
Indicative Programme
Saturday
9.30 Departure from department
10.30 Arrive at YHA Castleton Losehill Hall
10.30-11.00 Tea/coffee on arrival
11.00-13.00 Talk 1
13.00 Lunch and room check-in
13.30-16.30 Free time (optional walk in the Peaks)
16.30-17.00 Tea/coffee
17.00-19.00 Talk 2
19.00 Dinner
20.00 Optional trip to a local pub
Sunday
9.00 Breakfast
10:00 Check out of hostel, meet in study room
10.30-12.30 Talk 3
12.30-13.30 Lunch
13.30-15.30 Talk 4
16.00 Departure
International postgraduate taught scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.
Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.