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Candidates study a research methods module, two pathway core modules, three optional modules, and complete a dissertation of not more than 12,000 words.
The modules offered for this course are confirmed on an annual basis but may include the following:
- Research methods
- Dissertation, research design and structure
- International environmental law
- Environmental economics
- Environmental values
- Energy and climate change
- Rural environment: property, planning and policy
- Economic development and land-use policies
- Climate change policy
These will be complemented by optional modules from other taught MPhil courses offered by the Department of Land Economy.
| One to one supervision | Group supervisions are offered for core modules. Students can expect to receive up to 4 supervisions per core module, which equates to 16 hours per Term. 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 | The Department offers a weekly seminar programme for all students during term time, which postgraduate students are encouraged to attend. These seminars are typically one hour long, equating to eight hours per term. In addition to the regular seminars, ad hoc seminars may be arranged across the year by course directors. The Cambridge Centre for Environment, Energy and Natural Resource Governance offers weekly seminars during a term on a range of environmental policy issues. This could go after the discussion of the Departmental seminar series. |
| Lectures | Typically two hours per module per week, students take four modules per term, equating to eight hours per week (128 hours per year). |
| Small group teaching | Core modules include additional supervisions and/or workshops. |
| Posters and Presentations | A presentation is required as part of the module dissertation, research design and structure. |
| Taught/Research Balance | Predominantly Taught |
Feedback
Feedback and guidance are given to assist students in developing and drafting the dissertation research project. Feedback is also given on module essays that are not part of the formal assessment process. Feedback sessions are arranged by module leaders following examinations.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
A dissertation of not more than 12,000 words. As part of the dissertation module, students also submit an assignment designed to elicit formative feedback from the supervisor.
Essays
Assessment of subject modules varies and includes written examinations, essays, individual and group project work. Some modules may be assessed in more than one format.
Written examination
The assessment of subject modules varies. Written examinations are used for some modules; these will normally be two-hour papers.