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Postgraduate Study

Teaching

The course is exclusively by research. The project and supervisor are determined during the application process; applicants are encouraged to contact potential supervisors before submitting their application.

One to one supervision

Students will meet with supervisors frequently and formal progress meetings will be arranged at least once a term.

The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice which sets out the University’s expectations regarding supervision.

Taught/Research Balance
Entirely Research

Placements

No specific industrial placements are expected or required during the course of the programme of research leading to this MPhil, although industrial cooperation arrangements are sometimes possible, depending on the subject of research.

Feedback

Formal feedback will be provided under the University postgraduate supervision reporting system. Students can expect one online report a term.

Assessment

Thesis / Dissertation

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

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Key Information


Lent 2026 (Closed)
Applications open
Sep. 4, 2024
Application deadline
Oct. 2, 2025
Course starts
Jan. 5, 2026
Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.
Easter 2026 (Closed)
Applications open
Sep. 4, 2024
Application deadline
Jan. 14, 2026
Course starts
Apr. 17, 2026
Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.
Michaelmas 2026 (Closed)
Applications open
Sep. 3, 2025
Application deadline
Jan. 7, 2026
Course starts
Oct. 1, 2026
Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.
Lent 2027
Applications open
Sep. 3, 2025
Application deadline
Oct. 1, 2026
Course starts
Jan. 5, 2027
Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.
Easter 2027
Applications open
Sep. 3, 2025
Application deadline
Jan. 14, 2027
Course starts
Apr. 17, 2027
Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.
Funding Deadlines
Course Funding Deadline
Jan. 7, 2026
Gates Cambridge US round only
Oct. 15, 2025

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2026, Lent 2027 and Easter 2027.

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