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Full time | University of Cambridge | 12 months | JAN

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

JAN

Key information
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Qualification type

MPhil - Master of Philosophy

Subject areas

Earth Sciences

Course type

Research

Course Summary

The MPhil in Earth Sciences is a 12-month full-time programme of research that introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. It involves carrying out an original piece of research and is examined on the basis of a thesis; there are no taught courses. This MPhil by research will provide you with a suitable background to work as a research assistant as well as with the grounding for further study towards a doctoral level research degree.

If you are exploring the possibility of postgraduate study at the Department of Earth Sciences in Cambridge, you will:

  • have either done an undergraduate degree in an Earth science or geoscience subject or perhaps want to use your degree from another science subject such as physics, chemistry, mathematics or biological sciences;
  • relish the stimulus of one of the UK's premier research departments.

The main aims are:

  • to give students with relevant experience at a first-degree level the opportunity to carry out focussed research in the discipline under close supervision; and
  • to give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests.

By 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 and 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.

Modules

The assessment for this MPhil is solely based on the 15,000-word thesis, which is examined by viva voce (oral examination).

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,858

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£37,458

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High2.1 Honours Degree.