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Teaching
This MPhil is conducted entirely by research.
All prospective MPhil applicants are advised to peruse the staff profiles on our website to familiarise themselves with staff members' research and teaching interests. Applicants should also email potential supervisors to discuss potential MPhil dissertation topics.
All students doing a thesis-only MPhil can and are welcome to participate in relevant MPhil classes.
| One to one supervision | Ten hours per year. The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice which sets out the University's expectations regarding supervision. |
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Feedback
Students will receive feedback on their work throughout the year from regular one-on-one supervisions with their Supervisor. Supervisors will produce feedback via online termly supervision reports.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
Students will submit a thesis of not more than 25,000 words, including footnotes and appendices, but excluding the bibliography on a subject approved by the Degree Committee. All MPhil theses must include a brief abstract at the start of the thesis of no more than 400 words.
Students must have an oral examination (viva), normally held in September.