Teaching
The course is composed of two key elements:
- the research methods training course, and
- the "Knowledge, Power and Politics" thematic route
Teaching time is split between the two elements, research methods and subject-specific content with a total of 72 hours teaching. The course is taught through a mixture of lectures, smaller group seminars and supervisions.
| One to one supervision |
Eight 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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| Seminars & classes |
Teaching time is split between the two elements, research methods and subject-specific content with a total of 72 hours teaching. The course is taught through a mixture of lectures, smaller group seminars and supervisions. |
| Posters and Presentations |
In Lent Term students are required to give assessed presentations with slides about their research. |
| Taught/Research Balance |
Equal Taught/Research
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Feedback
Throughout the programme, students will submit work and receive feedback. Informally, feedback is also provided through supervisions. At the end of each term, supervisors write an online report, which can be viewed by the student via the Postgraduate Feedback and Reporting System.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
The dissertation is up to 15,000 words in length and submitted in June.
The examination shall include an oral examination on the dissertation and the assessments and on the general field of knowledge within which they fall, save that the Examiners may, at their discretion, waive the requirement for an oral examination.
Other
Assessment will be through a range of formats which may include coursework, written and oral examinations, posters, presentations and projects.