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Teaching
This course is exclusively by research.
| One to one supervision | Each student is assigned a principal supervisor and supervisory meetings are arranged by mutual agreement. 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 | Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the Goldsmiths' Seminar Series, especially those lectures that are in their area of research interest. |
| Lectures | There are no compulsory lecture courses associated with this course but MPhil students are encouraged to attend undergraduate and postgraduate lecture courses (space permitting) that are relevant to their studies. |
| Posters and Presentations | Students may optionally make a poster or deliver a short research presentation to a general departmental audience as part of the 'postgraduate seminar and poster day' which usually takes place towards the end of June each year. |
Feedback
Students can expect a formal discussion with their supervisor, and a written report (via the University's online system) on their progress, at least once a term. Written feedback will be provided on drafts of the thesis.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
Assessment is by submission of a thesis of not more than 15,000 words on a topic approved by the Degree Committee for the Faculty of Physics and Chemistry. The thesis is examined in an oral examination by two examiners appointed individually for each candidate.