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Full time | University of Cambridge | 12 months | OCT-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

OCT-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MPhil - Master of Philosophy

Subject areas

Geography

Course type

Research

Course Summary

The MPhil in Geography is a 12-month full-time programme of research that introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. Its main aims are:

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

Learning Outcomes

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

Athesis of up to 25,000 words and a viva voce 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)

£31,860

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree.