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Teaching
| One to one supervision | The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice which sets out the University’s expectations regarding supervision for PhD students. |
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Placements
Research or fieldwork in Latin America is encouraged, but not compulsory.
Feedback
Students can expect to receive an online feedback report each term.
More detailed feedback is given as part of the annual assessment process at the end of each academic year, which consists of a formal assessment of the student's work by two members of staff.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
Students must submit a thesis of 80,000 words, which will be subject to an oral examination. There is a probationary period of one year for full-time PhD students and one-to-two years for part-time PhD students.
Other
PhD students are probationary in the first instance and undergo a formal assessment towards the end of their first year (second year for part-time students). Students submit a progress report and a substantial piece of written work, and they have an oral assessment to determine whether they may be formally registered for the PhD. Progress reviews take place at the end of each year.