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Our PhD in Politics and International Studies is structured as a three-year programme. With the expectation that PhD students will submit a full draft of their thesis at the end of the third year or soon after.
This is a research degree and is completed through the submission of a thesis of up to 80,000 words. As a full-time programme, it is completed in a period of between three and four years – that is between nine and twelve university terms.
The First Year
The first year of the PhD is spent in Cambridge, with two major activities: firstly, developing a research topic with the guidance of a supervisor and secondly, training in research methods.
The development of the topic often involves extensive reading into relevant literature, the discovery of relevant information sources (such as archives or databases), and formulating plans for primary research, such as through making plans for fieldwork. This is done in combination with your primary supervisor, who discusses your progress and reviews your written work, usually fortnightly. You are also appointed a second supervisor who can be drawn upon for additional advice.
The first year culminates in the production of a report, which serves as the basis for the registration exercise at the end of the year. This registration exercise is required to move on to official registration for the PhD degree and is conducted through a meeting with your second supervisor and an independent assessor. Its purpose is to ensure that your research project is viable, that an appropriate methodology is applied and that relevant literature is drawn upon.
The second major focus of the first year is research training. There is a weekly seminar on the methodological and philosophical questions that underpin research in the contemporary social sciences, which all first-year PhD students attend. Alongside this, PhD students choose two further courses to attend from a range of options, such as statistics, qualitative methods and languages.
As the induction process and training courses start at the beginning of October, entry to the PhD programme must also begin then. We cannot therefore accept applications to begin at other points during the academic year.
The Second and Third Years
The content of the second and third years varies considerably depending on the type of research being conducted. Many students spend a considerable portion of the second year of their PhD out of Cambridge on fieldwork, while others are resident throughout. To assist you in the development of your research, we schedule an annual meeting with your primary and secondary supervisor, for which you produce a report for discussion.
In the second year and onwards, many of our PhD students contribute to the Department's teaching programme, principally in small-group teaching of undergraduates (supervisions).
There is also the opportunity to deliver a lecture if your research interests align with the taught courses. There is no obligation to be involved in this, but many of our PhD students consider this valuable experience, particularly for those considering academic careers.
Dissertations are assessed through an oral examination with two senior academics, of whom at least one must be external.
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Full-time candidates on the course are expected to devote themselves fully to their studies . Full-time students must spend at least three terms resident in Cambridge. Part-time students are required to attend Cambridge and undergo formal supervision with their supervisor at a frequency agreed upon between the supervisor and student and determined by the nature of the research project. Generally, we would expect part-time students to be resident in Cambridge for around 45 days per year, spread throughout the year, for supervision and training.
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"POLIS’ unparalleled array and quality of resources have remained crucial to my growth as a researcher. Diligent research experts like my supervisor and advisor have guided me through fine tuning my academic voice, acquainting myself with my ontological outlook, and even confronting some of my political inclinations. The depth and rigor of the PhD modules around methodology and professional development have rooted my thesis design and helped me envision longer term applications for my work. Above all, navigating this PhD with my POLIS peers, alumni, faculty, and staff has fashioned an intellectual home for me, contributed to my confidence, and steadied my sense of belonging at Cambridge. Whether it’s forging through top tier research conferences, teasing out field studies in foreign countries, or navigating everyday challenges like illness or impostor syndrome, I can always count on a member of the POLIS community to see me, hear me, and stand with me. And that has almost always been the determining factor in my success."
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"A PhD at POLIS has been a fantastic choice. Graduate students have the opportunity to be connected to faculty researching across a wide range of issues and approaches. There are many opportunities to broaden intellectual horizons by attending workshops or talks, and I encourage anyone considering applying to do so!"
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“A wonderful place to carry out independent research, POLIS paves the way for serendipitous and life-changing opportunities, within and beyond the world of academia. The PhD community is truly phenomenal, filled with passionate and driven students who bring a diverse range of perspectives and approaches to their study. I have found POLIS to be a rewarding research environment and have been privileged to find much support and inspiration from my peers and academic staff. “
Elizabeth Paradis - 2022
"Coming to the programme with a different intellectual background, I was immediately made to feel at home at POLIS by the sheer diversity of research carried out and the varied kinds of approaches people bring to the PhD programme. The openness and friendly support, the in-depth and challenging discussions, as well as the encouraging process of developing your own project in constructive exchange and collaboration with other PhD students make the programme an intellectually stimulating and deeply enriching experience."
Carl Pierer PhD Student POLIS 2021
"The structure of the PhD course, amazing staff, the events and workshops organised by the different centres at POLIS all provide a fertile ground for one to thrive. The diversity of research topics means you are always learning something different from your colleagues. I am grateful to be part of the POLIS family."
Edward Murambwa, PhD Student POLIS - 2019
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The Institute of Criminology offers both full-time part-time PhD courses of study. : ). |
The Institute of Criminology has a worldwide reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. PhD candidates benefit from close links with the Institute's six dedicated research centres, providing them with unrivaled opportunities and the support to develop as independent researchers, while being part of an integrated community of criminologists working at different levels and through multidisciplinary approaches. The Cambridge PhD is a structured, yet flexible course of study, which supports individual development for becoming a professional researcher. It will help students develop the core skills needed by an arts, humanities or social sciences professional researcher of the future, which are valued by both academic and non-academic employers. By the end of the programme, candidates will have acquired the skills, experience and knowledge to undertake postdoctoral work (research and teaching) or another related professions.
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| list of current PhD topics can be viewed here. (Michaelmas Term), as we no longer accept entry at other times as our Research Training Programme begins in the Michaelmas Term. requirements to fulfil, which means that research students must live within ten miles of the city centre for at least 9 consecutive terms (three years).. You will normally be required to live in Cambridge throughout the year, apart from short breaks taken at times agreed with your supervisor (research students). |
| is not a distance-learning course. to fully engage with the Institute; to integrate into the research culture of the University; and to attend (in person) supervisions, study & skills training, research seminars and workshops ( , as agreed with their supervisor). For information on the University's ', visa and other requirements, please read through the |
Training, Support and Development Programme
The Institute runs a comprehensive training, support and development programme for its PhD students. Frequent seminars are designed to develop research skills, technique and thinking. While you are likely to be starting the PhD course with a background of suitable research training which you undertook before admission, e.g. through your Masters or MPhil degree, during your time at Cambridge you can broaden this as much as you wish with the number of different opportunities available. You are advised to discuss your training needs with your supervisor and record any training undertaken.
- Researcher Development Programme: The School of Arts and Humanities organises a Researcher Development Programme covering a range of topics from PhD skills training, to language training and writing and editing skills.
- Social Sciences Research Methods Programme (SSRMP): The Social Sciences Research Methods Programme is an interdisciplinary initiative offering high-quality research methods training to postgraduate students. The courses offered by the SSRMC cover skills relevant across the social sciences in a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, from basic training to advanced statistical analysis.
- Seminars and Events: The Institute holds weekly seminars and events, and PhD students are strongly encouraged to participate in the wider research culture of the Institute. These include the 'Brown Bag' seminars (aimed at criminologists at all levels of career progression within the Institute), guest speaker seminars and MPhil teaching seminars.
- Personal and Professional Development: The University's Skills Portal provides information on the transferable skills PhD students may wish to cultivate and enhance, and lists training opportunities available across the University, together with links to useful resources outside the University.
- The Language Centre supports the teaching and learning of languages throughout the University and is an excellent resource for academic purposes, whether you need to improve your language skills to help with your research or before undertaking fieldwork.
Supervisors and PhD Research Topics
PhD applicants are required to nominate a potential supervisor on their application form. please consult the list below to see which members of staff are currently available to supervise PhD students. (An individuals availability depends on several factors: including the number of students already being supervised by each member of staff, their other contractual commitments and sabbatical leave arrangements). it is important that there is some overlap with your own research interests or approach.PhD applications / proposals for doctoral research are unlikely to be successful if there is no suitable supervisor available within the Institute. |
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If you are confident that your proposed research is a good fit with your nominated supervisor, we recommend that you contact them in advance. If no potential supervisor is expressly stated in your application, the Admissions Panel will try to match applicants with willing supervisors based on academic interests and area of expertise, but there is no guarantee that this will always be possible.
If you have any questions about whether your topic is a good fit with your potential supervisor’s interests, you may email them, attaching both a CV with details of the degrees you have taken and the marks you have obtained, and a brief research proposal (1-2 pages max).
- Include in the main text of your message a short statement about your background (what you have studied so far, your degree result or grade average, any relevant experience) and research interests.
- Indicate why you wish to work with that member of staff, in particular (not just Cambridge in general), and what you can bring to the research group. Demonstrate your awareness of their research and how it aligns with your research interests.
- It is helpful to include information on your funding situation and plans.
- There is no need to attach references or transcripts.
Please be aware that our PhD supervisors receive large numbers of enquiries, and therefore cannot give detailed feedback on your proposal.
Postgraduate PhD applicants are required to nominate a supervisor as part of their application.
Please consult the list below to see which members of staff are available to supervise PhD students starting in October 2023. Availability depends on several factors, including sabbatical leave arrangements, contractual arrangements, and the number of students already being supervised by each member of staff. Each listing includes a few words outlining research/supervision interests. When choosing your nominated supervisor, it is important that there is some overlap with your own research interests or approach. You can find more detailed information by clicking through to supervisors’ research profiles. If you have any questions about whether your topic is a good fit with your potential supervisor’s interests, you may email them, attaching both a CV with details of the degrees you have taken and the marks you have obtained, and a brief research proposal (1-2 pages max). Also:
Please note: No preference will be given to applicants who have made informal contact before applying. Please be aware that our PhD supervisors receive large numbers of enquiries, and therefore cannot give detailed feedback on your proposal.
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| Policing & experimental criminology. | |
| Evidence based policing; domestic abuse; algorithms in policing & randomised controlled trials. | |
| Criminal networks; organised crime; issues related to gangs & migrant smuggling. | |
| Penal power; the texture and experience of imprisonment; long-term and life imprisonment; the social world and culture of prisons; prison management; penal policy. | |
| Violence research; causes of aggression and violence, &prevention and intervention research. | |
| Gender, race & criminal justice; sexual violence & criminal | |
| Community structures and processes impact on crime, victimization & social control. | |
| Youth justice, education and the arts in criminal justice & experiences of prisoners' families. | |
| Penology; staff-prisoner relationships | |
| Experimental criminology | |
| Police and state legitimacy, corruption, police violence & vigilantism. | |
| Criminal behaviour & Situational Action Theory (SAT). | |
| Antisocial behaviour, crime and violence. | |
| Evidence based crime prevention; school exclusion & bullying; randomised control trials. | |
| Penal Theory and Ethics, morality of punishment. | |
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Academic requirements, new admissions.
We expect (full-time and part-time) PhD applicants from outside the University of Cambridge to have a Master's degree, with a distinction or close to distinction or equivalent, preferably in a social science discipline although applicants from other disciplines will also be considered.
Continuing from MPhil to PhD (current Cambridge students)
Both the Institute's MPhil courses provide excellent preparation for doctoral study, and many of our MPhil students choose to stay at Cambridge to pursue a Cambridge PhD. However, we do recommend that current MPhil students considering applying to study for a PhD should complete the MPhil in Criminological Research. Continuation from the MPhil course is subject to a MPhil student achieving at least 74% overall.
How to Apply
Full-time and part-time applications for the PhD in Criminology must be made through the University's Postgraduate Admissions Office Applicant Portal . Only applicants have access to their application(s) on the application portal. The Institute is not able view (or amend) an application until it is complete. Please note the following:
| We only accept full-time PhD applications with a Michaelmas Term (October) start date. |
| Part-time applicants can apply to start in any term. : ) of study. |
Completing your online Application Form (Full-time and Part-time applicants)
| On the application form your should: |
| On the application form your statement should be no more than 1500 characters long (including spaces and punctuation between words). |
| The research proposal should be no more than four pages (~2,000 words) in length (not including the bibliography). Further guidance on what to include in your research proposal is included below: : applicants are strongly encouraged to look at the profile of our academic staff members and indicate their preference about potential supervisors (up to 3 suggested names). Applicants should keep in mind that beyond the quality of the PhD proposal, it is important that a supervisor is in place who is able to supervise the specific topic. NB: All proposals will be submitted to Turnitin, an online service that checks work submitted to it for matches with an online database, for possible plagiarism. |
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When will I receive a decision?
- Full-time and part-time PhD applications are considered on a rolling basis (as they are received) up until each Term's application deadline.
- We aim to assess and make a decision for all applications within twelve weeks of receiving a complete application form (which includes two academic references). As part of the decision making process, you may be invited to attend an interview with your prospective supervisor and another members of the admissions panel. Interviews maybe conducted in person, or via Zoom / Teams. [ Part-time applications : If the department decides to make you an offer the applicant will also be interviewed by their proposed supervsior to establish a five-year research plan, which will set out your attendance requirements for training and seminars, frequency of supervisions and progress stages.]
Admission Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Postgraduate Admissions Office has a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions relating to the applications process. Please refer to these while making your application and throughout the process of applying.
Funding your Studies
If you wish to be considered for University based funding you must submit your PhD application in full by 4 January 2024, or 11 October 2023 if you are a USA citizen resident in the USA and wish to be considered for Gates funding .
The Postgraduate Admissions website provides full details on course fees and living costs, and their finance overview tool will help you calculate your costs. They also provide information on possible funding opportunities at Cambridge University, and there is also a funding search tool which will help you identify possibly funding opportunities.
The Institute also has several funding opportunities, details of which can be found on our funding page .
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Admission to the graduate program in the Department of Biology and Microbiology requires admission to the Graduate School and acceptance into one of the department programs. Admission to the Graduate School requires:
- Grade-point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) during the last two academic years of the undergraduate degree program.
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| Jun 25, 2024 | | Application deadline: December 15 Completion of the program requires a maximum effort by the student for a minimum of four years of full-time work. Screening Procedure The screening procedure consists of written examinations covering core mathematics content. Student must pass three written exams chosen from among the following five core subjects: The department offers the examinations twice a year, prior to the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters. Either the Algebra or Analysis examination must be successfully completed by the end of the second semester in the program. All of the examinations must be successfully completed by the end of the fourth semester. The qualifying examination should follow one or two semesters after the successful completion of the screening procedure. Qualifying Exam Committee No later than at the end of the first semester after passing the screening procedure, the student must form a qualifying exam committee. The committee must consist of an adviser (committee chair) and four other faculty members, including at least one from another department. Qualifying Examination The qualifying examination consists of written and oral components. The written portion of the qualifying examination consists of a PhD dissertation proposal. This document (6 pages minimum) should include: an introduction and overview of the area of research, a statement of the proposed research problem, literature survey, proposed approach including techniques or methods to be employed and references. No preliminary results are required. This research proposal should be submitted to the qualifying exam committee at least one week before the oral component of the exam. The oral portion of the qualifying examination consists of a presentation of the PhD dissertation proposal and examination by the committee. The student must demonstrate research potential. The student must register for Math 794a in the semester immediately following successful completion of the qualifying examination. Course Requirements The student must complete, with no grade lower than B, a minimum of 60 units of courses carrying graduate credit. Courses outside of the Mathematics Department must be approved by the Graduate Committee. Required CoursesThe following courses must be completed with a grade of B or higher. Students may opt to pass the written screening exam, at the PhD level, in lieu of the course. - MATH 510a Algebra Units: 3
- MATH 525a Real Analysis Units: 3
- MATH 540 Topology Units: 3
- MATH 794a Doctoral Dissertation Units: 2
- MATH 794b Doctoral Dissertation Units: 2
Additional coursesFive additional courses from the following list must also be completed: - MATH 502a Numerical Analysis Units: 3
- MATH 505b Applied Probability Units: 3
- MATH 507a Theory of Probability Units: 3
- MATH 510b Algebra Units: 3
- MATH 520 Complex Analysis Units: 3
- MATH 525b Real Analysis Units: 3
- MATH 532 Combinatorial Analysis Units: 3
- MATH 533 Algebraic Combinatorics Units: 3
- MATH 535a Differential Geometry Units: 3
- MATH 535b Differential Geometry Units: 3
- MATH 541a Introduction to Mathematical Statistics Units: 3
- MATH 555b Partial Differential Equations Units: 3
- MATH 565a Ordinary Differential Equations Units: 3
Additional RequirementsTransfer of credit. No transfer of credit will be considered until the screening examination is passed. A maximum of 30 units of graduate work at another institution may be applied toward the course requirements for the PhD. A grade lower than B will not be accepted and at most one grade of B will be accepted. Dissertation and DefenseFollowing successful completion of the screening procedure and approval of a dissertation topic by the chair of the student’s qualifying exam committee, the student proceeds with research towards the dissertation. The student must form a dissertation committee consisting of at least three members, including the thesis advisor (committee chair) and a member outside the mathematics department. The PhD thesis, based on a substantial amount of original research conducted by the student, must be defended and approved by the dissertation committee. Study at CambridgeAbout the university, research at cambridge. - Undergraduate courses
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Course closed: Chemistry is no longer accepting new applications. The PhD is offered by the Department of Chemistry as a full or part-time period of research and introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. Please note: part-time study may not always be viable and will be considered on a case-by-case basis, so please discuss this option with your proposed supervisor before making an application for this mode of study. There are attendance requirements and part-time students will need to live close enough to Cambridge to fulfil these. Students are integrated into the research culture of the Department by joining a research group, supervised by one of our academic staff, in one of the following areas of chemistry: Biological ChemistryLife is the chemistry that goes on inside every one of us. We seek to understand this chemistry, both the physical processes occurring at the molecular level and the chemical reactions, and we also seek to control the chemistry as a way to treat diseases. Biological Chemistry at Cambridge comprises several research groups with additional contributions from many more. The major themes are biological polymers, proteins and nucleic acids - how they interact with each other and with small molecules. How do proteins fold to a defined structure and why do they sometimes not fold properly but aggregate causing neurodegenerative diseases? How do proteins catalyse the reactions that they do and can we make small molecules that inhibit these processes? What structures can nucleic acids adopt? How can we detect and what is the role of modifications of individual nucleotides? How can we target medicinally active compounds to where they are needed in the body? By addressing these questions, we seek to improve human health and the treatment of diseases. Materials ChemistryThe technological devices we depend on, from aeroplanes to mobile phones, rely upon ever-increasing structural complexity for their function. Designing complex materials for these devices through the art of chemical synthesis brings challenges and opportunities. Members of the Materials RIG invent new materials in view of potential applications. Modern materials chemistry is a wide ranging topic and includes surfaces, interfaces, polymers, nanoparticles and nanoporous materials, self assembly, and biomaterials, with applications relevant to oil recovery and separation, catalysis, photovoltaics, fuel cells and batteries, crystallisation and pharmaceutical formulation, gas sorption, energy, functional materials, biocompatible materials, computer memory, and sensors. Physical and Atmospheric ChemistryPhysical Chemistry at Cambridge has two broad but overlapping aims. One is to understand the properties of molecular systems in terms of physical principles. This work underpins many developing technological applications that affect us all, such as nanotechnology, sensors and molecular medicine. The other is atmospheric chemistry where the interactions between chemical composition, climate and health are studied using a range of computer modelling and experiment-based approaches. Together these two areas form a richly interdisciplinary subject spanning the full range of scientific methodologies: experimental, theoretical and computational. It is a research area with something for everyone. Synthetic ChemistrySynthetic research at the University of Cambridge is focused on the development of innovative new methods to make and use molecules of function. Our interests range from the innovative catalytic strategies to make small molecules, to supramolecular assemblies or the total synthesis of biologically important compounds and natural products. Our research is diverse, pioneering and internationally leading. The dynamic environment created by the research groups working at the cutting edge of the field, makes postgraduate research at Cambridge the best place for outstanding and motivated students. Theoretical ChemistryResearch in Theoretical Chemistry covers a wide range of lengths and timescales, including the active development of new theoretical and computational tools. The applications include high-resolution spectroscopy, atomic and molecular clusters, biophysics, surface science, and condensed matter, complementing experimental research in the Department. We develop new tools for quantum and classical simulations, informatics, and investigate molecules using descriptions that range from atomic detail to coarse-grained models of mesoscopic matter. This work often begins with analytical theory, which is developed into new computer programs, applied to molecules and materials of contemporary interest, and ultimately compared with experiment. Educational aims of the PhD programme:- give students with relevant experience at the master's level the opportunity to carry out focused research in the discipline under close supervision;
- give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests;
- provide all students with relevant and useful researcher development training opportunities to broaden their horizons and properly equip them for the opportunity which they seek following their PhD studies.
Learning OutcomesBy the end of the programme, students will have - a comprehensive understanding of techniques, and a thorough knowledge of the literature, applicable to their own research;
- demonstrated originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field;
- shown abilities in the critical evaluation of current research, research techniques and methodologies;
- demonstrated some self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and acted autonomously in the planning and implementation of research; and
- taken up relevant and highly useful researcher development training opportunities to develop skills and attributes for their desired future career.
Students currently studying for a relevant Master's degree at the University of Cambridge will normally need to obtain a pass in order to be eligible to continue onto the PhD in Chemistry. The Postgraduate Virtual Open Day usually takes place at the end of October. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions to admissions staff and academics, explore the Colleges virtually, and to find out more about courses, the application process and funding opportunities. Visit the Postgraduate Open Day page for more details. See further the Postgraduate Admissions Events pages for other events relating to Postgraduate study, including study fairs, visits and international events. The Department of Chemistry hosts a virtual open day for prospective postgraduate students comprising online laboratory tours, a chance to meet with current students and academic staff, and an opportunity to talk to professional services staff about the application process. Key Information3-4 years full-time, 4-7 years part-time, study mode : research, doctor of philosophy, department of chemistry, course - related enquiries, application - related enquiries, course on department website, dates and deadlines:, lent 2024 (closed). Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply. Easter 2024 (Closed)Michaelmas 2024 (closed), lent 2025 (closed), easter 2025 (closed), funding deadlines. These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2024, Lent 2025 and Easter 2025. Similar Courses- Planetary Science and Life in the Universe MPhil
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The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the University's principal research degree for graduate students and is available in all faculties and departments. A Cambridge PhD is intellectually demanding and you will need to have a high level of attainment and motivation to pursue this programme of advanced study and research.
Academic. Postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge is intense and very intellectually demanding, so the University has high academic entry requirements. You are normally expected to hold or to have achieved by the start of your course: minimum of a good upper second class (good 2:1) honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent ...
Requirements for research degrees. Doctorate (PhD, EdD, EngD, PhD by Special Regulations) Doctoral degrees are awarded to those who have demonstrated all of the criteria below: is of a quality and quantity to reflect three years of full-time postgraduate study/five years part-time postgraduate study. Master of Science/Master of Letters.
This section provides a complete guide to the postgraduate application process at Cambridge, from finding your ideal course and making your application, to receiving an offer to study here. Find a course. Before applying, you should thoroughly research your prospective course, including its requirements, deadlines, and course costs.
The Postgraduate Secretary will provide further information on the process for softbound submission. As of 1st October 2017, once their PhD has been approved, students are also required to submit an electronic copy of their PhD thesis to the University's repository, Apollo.
The PhD. Overview The PhD is a research degree examined by a dissertation of up to 80,000 words, usually after three or more years of research. The criteria for obtaining the degree are that the dissertation represent a 'substantial contribution to knowledge' and that it also represents a realistic amount of work for three years' study.
PhD Studentships. Entry requirement: 2.1 Masters degree or equivalent . Please check international qualifications equivalence guidelines here. Coming to Cambridge for a PhD in Chemistry means you will be joining a community of over 50 academics, 350 PhD students and more than 200 postdoctoral researchers. The research opportunities are vast and ...
Research Programmes. The Faculty of Mathematics offers three doctoral (PhD) and one MPhil research programmes. Select a course below to visit the University's Course Directory where you can read about the structure of the programmes, fees and maintenance costs, entry requirements and key deadlines. 12 months full-time, or 2 years part-time.
Further information on postgraduate admission to research courses in the Faculty of Law is available from [email protected] or +44 (0)1223 330039. Finance overview Funding How to apply The PhD is awarded after three to four years of full-time research (or five to seven years of part-time study) on the basis of a dissertation of 80,000 ...
Study. To obtain the degree of PhD in Economics, students need to: 1. Obtain the Certificate of Postgraduate Study (CPGS). If accepted for the PhD degree, you will be registered initially for the Certificate of Postgraduate Study (CPGS) in Economics. Students registered for the CPGS are required to: Attend the 'How to do Economics' lecture course.
About PhD in Psychology. The PhD degree is a minimum of three years of full-time research with an individual supervisor followed by an examination of a research thesis in an oral examination. This is the principal research degree offered in the Department of Psychology and the great majority of our students are registered for this degree.
Potential applicants should refer to the the Postgraduate Admissions Course Directory for information about the program and application requirements.. Those who are applying for one of the department's PhD studentships and RA'ships, you should use the deadline published on the individual job listing.. For those applicants who have not secured external scholarships and who wish to be considered ...
The PhD is the primary research degree that can be taken in the Department of Computer Science and Technology. The Cambridge PhD is a three to four-year full-time (five to seven-year part-time) programme of individual research on a topic agreed by the student and the Department, under the guidance of a staff member as the student's supervisor ...
For admission to the PhD, the Postgraduate Admissions Office normally requires applicants to have achieved the equivalent of a UK Masters (Pass). Applicants should obtain the equivalent of: at least a 2:i in a UK three-year Bachelor's (Honours) degree plus a relevant one/two -year UK Master's degree. All applicants are assessed individually on ...
Overview of a PhD course. A PhD (formally known as Doctor of Philosophy) is a substantial piece of original scholarship, for which the research and writing-up can be reasonably expected to be completed in three to four years (or for part-time students, where this is offered, five to seven years). In MMLL the maximum word limit is 80,000 words.
You will need to gain admission to your PhD via a Cambridge Judge Business School research masters degree. This means you need to already hold or be currently studying for one of the following degrees: ... Ensure you meet our minimum requirements ... University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AG, UK. Tel +44 (0)1223 339700.
PhD in Engineering To obtain a PhD degree you must complete three years full-time training (or five years part-time) and carry out an original piece of research which makes a significant contribution to learning in one of the many research areas in the Department. At the same time, the Department expects that students will leave with the wider skills necessary to be successful in either an ...
Academic Performance. Applicants for direct entry to the PhD programme must hold (or be expecting) a Distinction-level Master's degree in Economics - of equivalent level to the Faculty's MPhil in Economic Research. Specifically, candidates must have advanced technical training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
There is no requirement made by the University for postgraduate students to attend formal courses or lectures for the PhD. Postgraduate work is largely a matter of independent research and successful postgraduates require a high degree of self-motivation. Nevertheless, lectures and classes may be arranged, and students are expected to attend ...
Supervision. Full-time candidates on the course are expected to devote themselves fully to their studies. Full-time students must spend at least three terms resident in Cambridge. Part-time students are required to attend Cambridge and undergo formal supervision with their supervisor at a frequency agreed upon between the supervisor and student and determined by the nature of the research project.
Academic Requirements New Admissions. We expect (full-time and part-time) PhD applicants from outside the University of Cambridge to have a Master's degree, with a distinction or close to distinction or equivalent, preferably in a social science discipline although applicants from other disciplines will also be considered.
Continuing. It is not necessary to have a Master's degree to gain entry to the PhD; applicants can apply on the basis of their undergraduate degree (subject to international students meeting the minimum criteria for postgraduate entry to the University). Students applying with a taught Master's degree from Cambridge are expected to have ...
Admission to the graduate program in the Department of Biology and Microbiology requires admission to the Graduate School and acceptance into one of the department programs.Admission to the Graduate School requires:Grade-point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) during the last two academic years of the undergraduate degree program.Submission of GRE-General test scores (GRE scores ...
The oral portion of the qualifying examination consists of a presentation of the PhD dissertation proposal and examination by the committee. The student must demonstrate research potential. The student must register for Math 794a in the semester immediately following successful completion of the qualifying examination. Course Requirements
The PhD is offered by the Department of Chemistry as a full or part-time period of research and introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. ... There are attendance requirements and part-time students will need to live close enough to Cambridge to fulfil these. ... Synthetic research at the University of Cambridge is ...