Teaching
The taught elements include the core module “Introduction to the Ethics of ADA” and eight elective specialisation modules, covering specialist topics. These topics vary year by year, reflecting the current research interests of staff. Students should attend the core module plus at least four elective modules. Late Lent and Easter have twice-weekly work in progress seminars, where students present and discuss their individual dissertation research.
For their supervised research, students work individually with domain experts to produce three pieces of written work: two Research Essays and a Dissertation.
In addition, students are encouraged to integrate themselves into the research culture of CFI by attending research seminars, reading groups, conferences and other events at the Centre, as well as other lectures, seminars and events relevant to their interests within the wider University.
| One to one supervision |
Students can expect 10 hours of one-on-one supervision. 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 will receive at least 36 hours of taught seminars per year (12 for the core module, 6 hours per elective module) and approximately 24 hours of student-led work in progress seminars per year. |
| Lectures |
Students are encouraged to attend lectures, research seminars and reading groups relevant to their interests. |
| Taught/Research Balance |
Equal Taught/Research
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Feedback
Students receive marks and examiners' reports for each piece of assessed written work as well as their work in progress presentation. They also receive termly reports.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
Students submit a dissertation of up to 12,000 words at the end of Easter Term on a topic picked in consultation with their supervisor. The Dissertation accounts for 50 per cent of the final mark for the course. A viva is not normally required but may be requested by the Examiners.
Other
Assessment will be through a range of formats which may include coursework, written and oral examinations, posters, presentations and projects.