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Your MPhil research proposal should be approximately one page in length.

Your research proposal should clearly articulate what you want to research and why. It should indicate a proposed approach to your given field of study. It should nevertheless retain sufficient flexibility to accommodate any changes you need to make as your research progresses.
You should try to show how your postgraduate plans emerge from your undergraduate work and may move it on.
You should try to show how your proposed research will build on existing knowledge or address any gaps or shortcomings. You should accordingly mention existing scholarship, if necessary with certain qualifications – (eg. ‘Smith has written extensively on the theatre of Pirandello, but fails to mention…).
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As part of your application for the MPhil in Latin American Studies, you are asked to submit a short research proposal for the dissertation you intend to write. Your proposal should persuade your readers of the significance and feasibility of your project, and of your suitability to carry it out. Be as specific as you can about the material/subject you wish to research, your methods, and your hypotheses. Any research project will naturally change shape as you begin work on it, and you are free to alter your approach later, in agreement with your supervisor. You may also choose a different topic when you arrive in Cambridge, providing that suitable supervision can be found.

You are not expected to contact a proposed supervisor before you submit your application, but you may, if you wish, indicate on your application form if there is someone you would particularly like to supervise your dissertation.

How will my research proposal be evaluated?

Your proposal will be assessed against a range of criteria. These are likely to include:

the significance of the research project
the quality and originality of your ideas
the feasibility of your project: does it look likely that it will be completed within the time available? Are your methods appropriately chosen?
how well you are able to situate your ideas within broader debates
your knowledge of the subject and existing literature relevant to your project
evidence of critical thinking
the degree to which your previous studies have adequately equipped you for this project
the precision, accuracy and fluency of your written style, and your ability to formulate and structure ideas effectively

What should I include in my research proposal?

A research proposal should identify a problem, justify its importance, and propose a feasible and effective way of addressing it. You must therefore contextualize your research questions in the relevant literature, argue convincingly that these questions should be studied, and show that you are capable of answering them in the space of 15,000 words, which is the maximum length of the dissertation for the MPhil in Latin American Studies. You should draft a clear, concise, and coherent research proposal of around 500 words (excluding any references), ensuring that you cover all the points below.

Define your research questions clearly and succinctly, and explain why they are important.
Indicate what has already been published on the subject and how your research will extend or challenge that work, or how it will fill a gap in scholarship.
Outline the intervention(s) you intend to make within broader debates and the original contribution(s) you expect to make to existing knowledge and/or conceptual frameworks.
Explain the methods you will use in your research and justify them as appropriate.
Give details of any fieldwork you intend to carry out.
Outline the skills and experience you bring to the project, and how your previous studies have prepared you to carry it through to successful completion.

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The following points should be included when writing a research proposal:

The topic that you propose to research : This should consist of a clear outline of the research you wish to do.
The research context : relate your proposed research to other work in its field or related fields and indicate in what ways your research will differ.
The contribution that your work will make to the field : this is your chance to show how you have arrived at your position and recognised the need for your research and what it is that makes it both new and important.
The methodology and methods to be used in your study : this section should describe the methods and methodology you propose to employ as well as a justification for suitability of these methods in addressing your research topic.
Fit with the Faculty and potential supervisor for PhD only : explain how your research fits in with the Faculty’s research interests and your potential supervisor.

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A fluent command of written and spoken English is essential. Adherence to this requirement is strict, especially for candidates on one-year courses. Students must be able to demonstrate that they are able to communicate in English at a level and in an idiom suitable to the subject.

Accepted English Language Tests and minimum levels

IELTS score of 7.5 (with a minimum of 7.0 in each individual component).

TOEFL score of 110 (with 25 in each element).

Please note the Department of Politics and International Studies does not refer applicants to the University’s Language Centre.

Do I need to submit a GRE/GMAT score as part of the application process?

Cambridge do not use the GRE system for admissions – our admissions panel will be looking at a combination of your research proposal, references and academic grades.

What should the Research Proposal contain?

This should be about 500 words, one to two pages, on any area of the syllabus and should indicate some familiarity with the context of the proposal and research methods to be employed.

Please include each of the following elements:

well thought-out title
an explicit reference to the methods of research to be used (e.g. archival, discourse-analytical, empirical - whether quantitative, interview, or survey)
references to the relevant literature of which you are already aware, or which you expect to be able to consult
reasons why Cambridge is, in your view, a particularly appropriate research institution within which to carry out this research, including the presence of specific individual scholars with expertise in the field of your proposed dissertation, and whose supervision you would welcome.

Please note if your application is successful we will search for an appropriate supervisor, please do not contact potential supervisors yourself. Please note that the Research Proposal must be uploaded as a supporting document.

Which college should I apply to?

The University of Cambridge is a collegiate university, and each college offers an extra dimension to student life. All students are required to be members of a college.

Cambridge colleges are not associated with particular academic disciplines. All teaching for graduate students is provided by the department or faculty, not by the college. You are therefore free to apply to any college you choose. When you are choosing your college, you may like to think about the following questions:

Would I prefer an all-graduate college or an undergraduate college with graduate students?
How likely is it that the colleges I am considering will be able to provide me with living accommodation?
Do the colleges I am considering have large international communities?
Are these colleges able to offer travel or other grants?
(For women applicants) Would I prefer a women-only college or a mixed college?

When completing the application form for admission, you can indicate two college preferences for college membership or you can make an open application which will allow a computer programme to make college choices for you.

The academic decision on whether to recommend you for a place on your chosen course is made by the Department to which you apply, not the college. Your application papers will be sent to the colleges only after a formal academic offer of admission has been made by the Postgraduate Admissions Office.

Can I choose when I start my studies?

All courses start in Michaelmas Term (Beginning of October). Unfortunately it is not possible to start mid-year.

Is it possible to visit the department?

Whilst we welcome applicants to visit the University, we hope to have provided all necessary information on the website. Therefore we do not encourage applicants to visit the department as we do not want to prejudice the application process.

The Department does not conduct interviews for this of the courses. Your application will be considered solely on the strength of your academic grades, references and research proposal.

Is it possible to apply for more than one MPhil course?

It is possible to apply for more than one of the MPhil courses that the University offers. However, you will need to submit a separate set of application materials for each programme that you apply for.

Does the Department have mature students?

The department has a number of mature students, and there are no age restrictions.

Are decisions regarding applications made on a rolling basis?

Decisions on applications are made on a rolling basis until the Department has made all of the offers available.

When will I find out your decision?

Although applications will be considered on a rolling basis, it may be several months before the department makes a decision on your application but we aim to respond within 8 weeks.

Am I eligible for funding?

The funding bodies are separate to the department; your eligibility will be subject to your own circumstances and to the terms under which each body award their scholarships.

The University holds two main funding rounds for all graduate applicants with deadlines in October and December for admittance the following academic year.

Further details can be found in the Funding section of the Postgraduate Admissions website.

Has the status changed for EU Applicants after Brexit?

EU/EEA/Swiss nationals starting a course in England from August 2021 will no longer be eligible for Home Fee status.

EEA and Swiss nationals moving to the UK for studies from 1 January 2021 will require a student visa, except Irish citizens who will continue to be able to enter and live in the UK as they do now.

What used to be the ‘Tier 4’ immigration route has become the ‘Student’ route. Non-EEA nationals will continue to be issued a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) as evidence of their student immigration permission. EEA and Swiss nationals will be issued a digital status which can be verified online.

Am I eligible to work during my studies?

The University does not allow students to undertake paid work while they are studying full-time, and you should not expect to accrue additional income in this way.

It is a requirement of the University that all full-time graduate students have their funding fully in place before they start their course. Students on one-year courses are not allowed to undertake any type of paid work during their period of study.

How much will it cost?

As a postgraduate student at the University you are liable to pay the University Composition Fee (UCF) and you are also expected to have 'maintenance' funds to support your living costs whilst you are studying. The value of the UCF is dependent on your 'fee status', which is determined according to your nationality and place of permanent residence.

If you are made a conditional offer of admission to Cambridge, you will need to obtain sufficient funding for the full duration of your course. Evidence of funding is required before your admission to the University can be confirmed. This is known as a financial undertaking.

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I have missed the funding deadlines, are there any other opportunities available?

There may be other external funding opportunities, please consult the Cambridge Funding Search for further details.

Who will be my supervisor?

If your application is successful, we will search for an appropriate Supervisor, please do not approach potential supervisors yourself.

How many people are accepted onto the course each year?

We make approximately 140 offers each year, to fill 60-70 places.

Can I bring my family?

If you have a dependent partner, or children, you can bring them with you to Cambridge but you should think through the implications before you do so. There will be financial considerations and you will also have to plan your time very carefully so that no aspect of your life suffers.

Do I need to reside in Cambridge for the duration of my course?

If you are accepted for full-time graduate study at the University, you will be required to live in or close to Cambridge for at least the minimum period of study.

This means:

Living within ten miles of the city centre for research students and those taking most other graduate courses.

How do I organise my accommodation?

The colleges are able to house many of their full-time graduate students, either in the colleges themselves or in graduate hostels or purpose-built flats. However, few colleges can house all their student members. You may prefer to find your own living accommodation independently of the college, or may have to do so; this can be the case if you come to Cambridge with a partner or children as there is only limited college accommodation for couples and families. If your college is unable to provide accommodation for you, you can get help from the Accommodation Service and the Graduate Union. The Accommodation Service is responsible for letting 360 University-owned properties. These are a mixture of furnished and unfurnished one-, two- and three- bedroom flats and houses located at different sites across the city. Demand for these is high and priority is given to those who are new to Cambridge.

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Can I leave Cambridge during the academic year?

The University year consists of three terms. Term dates are published on the University's website. No full-time student can be a candidate for a Cambridge degree unless he or she has spent at least three terms resident in Cambridge; for a term to be 'kept' a student has to reside in Cambridge for a minimum number of nights (59 for the Michaelmas and Lent Terms and 56 for the Easter Term).

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What are the common outcomes for graduates of this programme?

The most common outcomes for students on this course are the fields of media and journalism, research and consultancy, the Civil Service and other diplomatic careers such as the Foreign Office, NATO or the UN, human rights and developments (including NGOs), further academic study, or careers in the law.

Additional figures on University wide student outcomes can be found at careers.cam.ac.uk

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MPhil in Digital Humanities

The MPhil in Digital Humanities at the University of Cambridge explores ways in which the humanities can engage with digitally enabled research approaches, considers the impact of digital innovations on cultural forms and practices, and explores digital futures. This one-year taught masters programme is designed to be interdisciplinary and caters for different skill levels in digital humanities methods and approaches.

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Our culture is increasingly computational. Digital technologies are deeply implicated in the ways we produce knowledge, analyse older cultural forms, and make new ones. Computational technologies and techniques are central to the way we live now. They are embedded into bodies and environments, re-organising scale and distance, re-wiring social divisions and inequalities in unexpected ways. They are also central to what we know and how we know it – the digital constitutes a radical shift in the forms of knowledge production, circulation, and exchange. It produces new possibilities for scholarship – and ushers in new epistemic culture. There is a need for the humanities to grapple with emerging forms, practices, social formations and epistemic cultures shaped in this digital age.

Our MPhil in Digital Humanities responds to this. The course explores ways in which the humanities can engage with digitally enabled research approaches, it considers the impact of digital innovations on cultural forms and practices, and it explores digital futures.

The course delivers a series of practical engagements with digital methods, tools, and approaches and also provides an orientation in a range of critical and theoretical approaches necessary to engaging with key issues in digital humanities. These include questions of the ethics or politics of digital culture, environmental load, surveillance and personal freedom, data neutrality issues, algorithmic analysis, machine learning, open access, platform politics, ethics of automation, virtual cultures, data sharing, intelligent agency and creativity, archival justice and digital histories, collections and heritage issues.

The course is designed to offer a structured engagement with a range of methods and critical/theoretical approaches and also to enable the development of specialisms. It will enable humanities or social science trained students to develop the critical literacy and practical skills and knowledges to understand and engage with digital materials and digital methods for the study of matters relevant to the humanities.

Students take two core courses – Digital Humanities Approaches and Methods, and Data and Algorithmic Analysis – and choose two courses from a basket of more specialist options undertaken in the Lent (second) term. These vary from year to year but may include options on Digital Forms , Automatic Writing , Cultures of AI , Global Digital Humanities , and Digital Approaches to the Past .

Students also develop a year-long dissertation or portfolio project exploring a chosen area with an appropriate supervisor. You will also acquire a critical and well-informed understanding of the stakes of digital transformation in contemporary society and participate in the advanced research culture of the Digital Humanities community at Cambridge and beyond by attending and contributing to research seminars, practical and methodological workshops, and reading groups. Assessment is through shorter essays and through the dissertation or portfolio project.

The course is directed by Cambridge Digital Humanities, a research centre with links across a wide range of faculties and units at Cambridge, and it is administered by the Faculty of English.

Digital Humanities is an intrinsically interdisciplinary field: we therefore will consider candidates with any academic undergraduate degree. You might have a grounding in History, Archaeology, Literature, Linguistics, Art History, Economics, Computer Science, etc. The degree itself involves working with a range of materials from Cambridge Libraries, Museums and Collections and other disciplines. Whatever your background, we look forward to hearing from you.

You must have a good 2:1 Honours Degree – an average mark of 67 or more for your undergraduate degree

General entry requirements for the University of Cambridge: www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/application-process/entry-requirements

The MPhil will enable students to demonstrate an advanced general understanding of digital humanities and related topics at both practical and theoretical levels. This MPhil will benefit students seeking to stay with the field of Digital Humanities at doctoral level and beyond by enabling them to hone their critical and methodological skills, develop new approaches and test them out, and specialise. It will also benefit students wishing to take their learning back to ‘home’ disciplines, as they will have gained the critical and practical digital literacy to inform future research.

Other careers which may follow an MPhil in DH could include those in galleries, libraries, archives, museums, creative industries, digital media industries and media arts – as students will have gained the critical perspectives, practical digital literacies, and methodological insights to pursue these pathways.

MPhil students may apply to continue to a PhD with Cambridge Digital Humanities or with a relevant Faculty at Cambridge. The academic condition for continuation at Cambridge is normally an overall mark of 70 or more for the MPhil course, and a mark of 70 or more for the dissertation/portfolio. Other conditions may also be imposed.

To find out your fee, visit: www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/elelmpdgh/finance

You can apply to many funding opportunities through the Cambridge University Graduate Funding Competition. This coordinates funding from multiple sources including:

Cambridge Trust: www.cambridgetrust.org/scholarships/eligibility
Gates Cambridge: www.gatescambridge.org
ESRC, NERC and AHRC Research Councils
University funding, including The Vice Chancellor’s Award and The Cambridge International Scholarship Scheme
College partner funding for the above schemes
General information found at: www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/funding-overview

The University holds two main rounds of competition for postgraduate study on October and January for admittance the following academic year. Funding deadlines and further information on the Graduate Funding Competition is provided by the Graduate Admissions Office.

Please make sure you are aware of the Graduate Funding Competition Timeline .

Current and prospective postgraduate students can use the Cambridge Funding Search tool to locate funding within the University

For students resident in an African country

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Cambridge is designed to provide talented students from economically marginalised and hard-to-reach communities in Africa with fully-funded opportunities to complete their Master’s training, grow in transformative leadership, and contribute to climate resilience and sustainability in Africa. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program covers the cost of travel and visas, accommodation, meals, allowance for a laptop, health cover, and a living stipend – as well as tuition costs. It also provides an allowance for dependant children who may accompany a Scholar. Applicants to this funding must be a citizen of an African country and demonstrate that they are from an economically marginalised, or economically disadvantaged, background.

The deadline for this funding is 5 Jan , or 19 Dec to submit a fee waiver form.

For more information, visit: www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/funding-overview/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-university-cambridge

European Funding Guide

The European Funding Guide is the largest online-platform in the EU for finding financial aid. The platform contains over 12,000 scholarships, grants and awards across the whole EU worth more than 27 billion Euros per year. Over 4,000 of these are specifically targeted at UK students.

Snowdon Trust Scholarship Opportunity for Disabled Students

The scholarship offers up to £30,000 of funding for disabled students seeking to do a master’s programme at a UK institution. Successful students will receive up to £15,000 towards their fees and a £15,000 allowance while studying. There are up to 12 scholarships available, and students can apply for any master’s course at any UK university. Applications are open for both National and International Students and usually close in early April.

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Resources at Cambridge and Example Projects

MPhil applicants who aren’t familiar with resources at Cambridge might start by browsing the resources below. Descriptions are provided by Cambridge University collections specifically hoping to work with Digital Humanities students.

Cambridge University Library

Joseph Needham and Dorothy Needham papers

The Needham papers consist of travel diaries and photographs, predominantly of journeys in China in the mid-twentieth century. Diaries are largely transcribed and available as TEI XML. Photographs are also described in TEI, with short captions. There is potential for using NER to recognise names, dates, places in text and map the journeys themselves, and to relate diary entries to related photographs. There is also potential for visual search etc. to do automated enrichment of photograph captions.

Oliver Rackham notebooks

The notebooks of Cambridge Botanist Oliver Rackham span many decades and record his research into landscape history and plant species distribution, largely in the United Kingdom. A good number of the notebooks have crowdsourced transcriptions. Entries tend to be structured by date, place and species lists (with other information, plus maps, diagrams etc.). There is potential for Natural Language Processing to be used to extract dataset of plant species distribution over time/place from the text, and possibly to compare or combine with other datasets. Computer vision could be used to do something with the many illustrations and diagrams available.

Royal Commonwealth Society

The Royal Commonwealth Society library collection is a massive collection of material relating mainly to British colonial activities, including manuscript and printed material and large numbers of photographs. On the whole it is not transcribed and descriptions tend to be quite thin and derived from archive catalogues. There is huge potential here for all kinds of Digital Humanities methods, including automated generation of descriptive data, analysis of historical language (particularly captioning of photographs), mapping of materials, comparison of historical photographs and descriptions to show urban and rural development over time (there are a fair number of panoramas of cities etc.).

Cambridge History of Innovation Project (CHIP): digital mapping of innovation

CHIP is assembling data relating to Cambridge technology innovation from the 1960s to the present day. This electronic data set will include hundreds of entries, collected in a standard format, concerning the companies of this world-famous technology cluster, including information about their dates of operation, geographical location, technologies and business sectors, key persons involved, and archival records. CHIP’s aim is to tell new stories about innovation for a range of audiences. This data set could form the basis for an MPhil project on mapping and visualising how innovation develops through time.

Fitzwilliam Museum

Constable correspondence

Trial with digital assets of John Constable’s letters and prints produced in collaboration with David Lucas to show what might be possible in terms of linking, and in drawing out key data of people names, places, etc. Constable’s letters have recently been archived with transcriptions. The prints are a succession of working proofs, recording Constable’s refinement of an image. There is potential here for a project that shows how these develop digitally, as opposed to a visitor walking along a line of framed prints and keeping track of changes in their head.

Japanese printed books

The Japanese printed books collection houses potential for projects which explore how digital interpretation can enhance access and understanding of these complex, small objects, using a former, obsolete Flash ‘turning pages’ version, as a starting point. Digital assets for some of the books exist, including whole page illustrations, close-up shots of special printing effects, transliterations and translations of poetry, and contextual information.

(An example which provides a great deal of room for improvement)

Trial with a subset from the massive collection of these small printed objects to look into ways of crowd-sourcing digitisation, capturing key information to be able eventually to map provenance, link lives of makers and patrons, give explanation of symbols used. Digital assets do not exist.

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The MPhil in Film and Screen Studies offers a firm grounding in the theoretical discourses that shape the academic study of the moving image, but in a context that privileges freedom and originality of inquiry. Cambridge’s degree is distinctive in its combination of rigour with intellectual expansiveness and risk-taking.

There are two distinct courses: the MPhil by Advanced Study and the MPhil by Thesis.

MPhil by Advanced Study

Mphil by thesis.

It is expected that the large majority of students will follow the MPhil by Advanced Study. Applications are welcomed from those who have or expect to obtain a good first degree (at least a high 2.1 or the equivalent). Applicants with degrees in film or media studies and related disciplines are encouraged to apply, as are students with backgrounds in literary studies, art history, and other areas. It is important that you read through the information available on the Postgraduate Admissions Office website before submitting your application, in particular the supporting documentation required and, for non-native speakers, evidence of competence in English . There is information about the research proposal here .

This course combines taught elements and individual research, and is assessed by means of a combination of essays and a 15,000 word dissertation .

In the Michaelmas (autumn) term students follow a two-part core course that offers a series of rigorous and innovative encounters with major theoretical and methodological debates.

In the Lent (spring) term students take two optional modules . Across these terms students participate in research seminars offered by visiting scholars.

In the Easter (summer) term students work closely with supervisors to produce their dissertations. During this term students also enjoy the opportunity to present their research in progress in a professional context.

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For a few applicants, the MPhil in Film and Screen Studies by Thesis may be preferable. This course is for students who already have a substantial level of familiarity with the study of film and literary texts in the relevant culture, and who already know the area they wish to research for their thesis. Applications are welcomed from those who have or expect to obtain a good first degree (at least a high 2.1 or the equivalent). Applicants with degrees in film or media studies and related disciplines are encouraged to apply, as are students with backgrounds in literary studies, art history, and other areas. MPhil By Thesis applicants should be able to demonstrate an advanced level of familiarity with relevant research methods and topics within their field, and readiness for advanced independent research. It is important that you read through the information available on the Postgraduate Admissions Office website before submitting your application, in particular the supporting documentation required and, for non-native speakers, evidence of competence in English . There is information about the research proposal here .

Students following the MPhil by Thesis will normally have discussed their proposed research in advance with a staff member specialising in the relevant subject area, and this person or an equivalent will be appointed as supervisor throughout the year. It is expected that a student will already have undertaken research and be capable of largely independent work.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants will need:

an appropriate level of linguistic and/or cultural expertise, and
a clear idea of the area in which the thesis will be written.

The MPhil by Thesis course is assessed by means of a 30,000 word thesis only (i.e. no other coursework or examinations). MPhil by thesis students will normally attend the Core Course in Michaelmas Term (which is attended by students on the MPhil by Advanced Study). There is also the option of attending Lent term modules, subject to the approval of the Course Director and relevant module leaders.

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MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History

The MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History is aimed at students who have an interest in both the theory and history of political thought, including those wider intellectual idioms which provide the context for its development. It also welcomes students whose previous study had a more specialised historical or theoretical (or philosophical) bent, provided that while doing this course they are willing to engage themselves with both approaches to research.

This MPhil attracts students from all over the world, and its training provides an ideal foundation from which to proceed to doctoral research, not only in the United Kingdom, but in North American, European, Asian and Southern Hemisphere university systems.

To get a better sense of the kind of work done in the field of history of political thought, take a look at Interventions, a podcast series led by graduate students in the Faculty that introduces introduces intellectual historians from Cambridge and beyond to everyone with an interest in history and politics.

At a glance

All students will submit a thesis of 15,000–20,000 words, worth 50 per cent toward the final degree.

Students also produce two 5,000-6,000-word essays, the first in Michaelmas term and the second in Lent term; each essay is worth 25% of the final degree grade.

All students admitted to the MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History will be assigned a supervisor to work with them throughout the course, but crucially on the dissertation. Students will meet regularly with their supervisor throughout the course.

Students can expect to receive:

Regular oral feedback from their supervisor, as well as termly online feedback reports;
Written feedback on essays and assessments and an opportunity to present their work;
Oral feedback from peers during graduate workshops and seminars;
Written and oral feedback on dissertation proposal essay to be discussed with their supervisor; and
Formal written feedback from two examiners after examination of a dissertation.

If you have any questions, drop us a line on [email protected] .

Aims of the Course

Priority is given to the pursuit of the individual student’s research: all examined work derives from this research. Classes are provided in Methodology, in the reading of selected texts, and in selected concepts: these are intended to be ‘exemplary’, offering opportunities to explore different methods used in the field, different approaches to reading texts, and a variety of political concepts. Work done in classes is not examined.

The MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History offers students a rounded and flexible Masters programme that provides them with an introduction to all three of the fields contained within its scope - History of Political Thought, Political Theory, Intellectual History - while allowing them to specialise in their own area of particular interest. It offers a thorough training in the key techniques of higher-level academic study and research.

The MPhil is inter-Faculty: History, Politics, and Classics are the participating departments. The teaching staff, and examiners, have diverse disciplinary backgrounds, as do students on the course.

After completion of the MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History, students should have:

Acquired an enhanced understanding of the history of political thought as well as an appreciation of the broader theoretical approaches and intellectual idioms that inform its study;
Acquired the analytical capacity to pursue independent study of primary texts in the history of political thought and to evaluate the findings of secondary commentators; and
Acquired the ability to situate their own research findings within the context of previous and current interpretative scholarly debates in the field of political thought and intellectual history.

Course Outline and Schedule

The course comprises two kinds of work: group study and individually-tailored supervised research training culminating in examined essays and a dissertation.

Both continue simultaneously throughout the year, so that students are expected to attend the course classes, research seminar, and lectures at the same time as researching their essays. While there are no fixed course classes in the Easter Term when students will be concentrating on their dissertation, they will be required to present their work at a Dissertation Workshop and encouraged to continue attending lectures and seminars.

Postgraduate students in Cambridge are expected to work continuously throughout the year with the exception of a few days’ break at a time, so that the ‘vacation periods’ are in fact periods in which required work must be completed, as shown below.

Further course details can be found on the post graduate admissions course pages.

Range of Subjects

History of political thought.

Political thought in the Ancient World; The scope of politics, democracy, aristocracy, monarchy and tyranny in Classical political thought; the political thought of the Roman republic and empire; Christianity and politics in late Antiquity and medieval Europe; the renaissance of political thought from the twelfth century; Conciliarism; Republican political thought in Italy and the rise of political humanism in the Renaissance; the Reformation and political thought, the formation of the concept of sovereignty and resistance theories; 17th and 18th-century political theory, natural jurisprudence, reason of state and republicanism; the origins of nationalism; the intellectual history of imperialism; the concepts of the state, power and international relations in the modern political order; the rise of political economy and the emergence of the 'modern republic'; the development of German political thought; Critics of capitalism and modern civilisation, the history of socialism and Marxism; the feminist contribution to political thought; political thought in the late 19th and 20th centuries; Current debates in the history of political thought.

Political Theory

Conceptual foundations of political analysis: liberty, property, equality, rights, duties, and obligations; theories of justice, questions concerning political judgment, methodological strategies in political theory, modes of argument and philosophical assumptions. Theories of the polis, the civitas and the modern state, constitutionalism and ideal state forms. The state and citizenship, government and self-government, definitions of the ‘modern republic’ and democracy. Conditions of political reform and revolution, theories of conflict. Class and gender in political theory. Major idioms of political thought, liberalism, conservatism, nationalism, communitarianism, feminism, social democracy and socialism as political ideologies. Civil society and the state, the interaction between the economy and the political sphere, economic limits to politics, political theory and modern economics. The nation state and its crisis. Political theory and the environment. Power relations in the international world and international political economy. Cosmopolitanism, imperialism and global justice.

Intellectual History

For the purpose of this MPhil course, intellectual history embraces the study of scholarly, historical philosophical and theological arguments in their own right, and as they provide the context for the development of political and social theory from Classical Antiquity to the present. It includes the following topics: methodological debates within intellectual history and the history of philosophy; classical rhetoric; Platonism and Aristotelianism; scholasticism; humanism; The history of scholarship more generally; debates in moral philosophy; scepticism and the rise of the ideas of moral science; social science; political science and economics; cultural relativism and the discovery of America; European cultural developments and the understanding of non-European cultures and Stages' theories of history; historiography and the development of political thought; debates on civilisation and the cultural critique of civilisation; the impact of science on political thought; gender and intellectual history; aesthetics and political thought; theological elements in political thought and the consequences of modern secularisation.

Group Study

Mandatory mphil classes.

The mandatory general study component of the MPhil consists of a series of taught classes, which will run through the first two terms. The twenty-two classes (8 + 8 + 6) involve studying the history of political thought or intellectual history through a close study of texts, an introduction to methodological issues, and discussion of key themes in political theory. Their purpose is to introduce students to the advanced study of selected texts and debates, both for their own sake and as models for the pursuit of research in related areas. Because of the broad range of students on the course, not all will find the subjects of all classes equally close to their own research concerns. Nonetheless all are required to participate actively in order to benefit from the general educational opportunity offered by these classes.

In Michaelmas Term two series of 'key texts' classes are offered , to keep class sizes at a level compatible with intensive participation. Concurrently, a series of eight classes is offered, designed to introduce students to key methodological issues in the history of political thought, including the ‘Cambridge school’ and other approaches.

In the other term a selection of series of six classes each are offered to facilitate the understanding of fundamental themes and concepts in political thought. Students will be invited to list their preferred series and the Academic Secretary will do his best to accommodate preferences while keeping numbers roughly balanced between the available series. Short reading lists are usually issued for each class and students are expected to participate actively in each class.

Classes vary from year to year. The teaching programme for 2023-24 is given below:

8 classes: Hegel (Dr Chris Meckstroth)
8 classes: Smith (Dr Sylvana Tomaselli)
8 classes: Methods in the History of Political Thought (Dr Thomas Hopkins)
1 class: Essay Writing (Dr Sylvana Tomaselli)
6 classes: Anti-Imperialisms (Prof Shruti Kapila)
6 classes: Punishment and Whatever Happened to Reward and Mercy? (Dr Sylana Tomaselli)
6 classes: Modern Democracy (Prof Richard Bourke)
Michaelmas Oct - Dec
Lent Jan - Mar
Easter Apr - Jun

Individual research/written work to be examined

Group study: Taught classes

Mandatory text reading class
Mandatory methods class

Other group study

Weekly research seminar
Mandatory thematic class
Dissertation
Dissertation Abstract Seminar
Weekly research seminar (first four weeks)
Lectures (first four weeks)

Applying to the course

To apply to the MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History, you will need to consult the relevant pages on the Postgraduate Admissions website (click below).

Since applications are considered on a rolling basis, you are strongly advised to apply as early in the cycle as possible.

On the Postgraduate Admissions website, you will find an overview of the course structure and requirements, a funding calculator and a link to the online Applicant Portal. Your application will need to include two academic references, a transcript, a CV/ resume, evidence of competence in English, a personal development questionnaire, two samples of work and a research proposal .

Research proposals are 600–1,000 words in length and should include the following: a simple and descriptive title for the proposed research; a rationale for the research; a brief historiographic context; and an indication of the sources likely to be used. The document should be entitled ‘Statement of Intended Research’. Applicants are encouraged to nominate a preferred supervisor, and are invited to contact members of the Faculty in advance of submitting their application to discuss their project (see our Academic Directory: https://www.hist.cam.ac.uk/directory/academic-staff ).

Below are some anonymised examples of research proposals, submitted by successful applicants to the MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History. You may use these to inform the structure of your submission. Please note that they are purely for guidance and not a strict representation of what is required.

Political Thought and Intellectual History - Research Proposal 1

Political Thought and Intellectual History - Research Proposal 2

Assessment & Dissertation

Individually supervised research is the main educational thrust of the MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History, to which students will devote most of their time. It aims to introduce students to advanced study of a more specialised and intensive kind, preferably in areas relevant to the student's future PhD topic.

Each student is assigned to an overall Supervisor for the entire MPhil year. Graduate students in Cambridge are expected to have the capacity, and enthusiasm, for organising their own research and to work largely on their own initiative. The Supervisor will be an expert in the student's area of research interest and will guide the student’s entire programme of study. For more information see the Faculty's pages on Supervision.

The Supervisor’s role is to help students to clarify their own ideas and formulate their research strategy, not to impose his or her own interests on the student or act as an undergraduate teacher. The general norm for supervisory assistance is one supervision every two weeks during the eight weeks of each full term.

Students are expected to produce written work in advance for their Supervisor’s comment at most meetings and not to meet only for general discussion. Supervisors on the other hand are obliged to offer constructive comments on these written submissions and guide students towards the timely completion of their examination work.

MPhil Essays

Students will produce two 5,000-6,000 word essays, one in Michaelmas Term and another in Lent Term.

Each will count toward 25% of the final degree, for a total of 50%. The two essays together constitute Part I of the MPhil.

Students will also prepare a 2,000-word dissertation proposal essay due in the Lent Term. This essay will be unassessed but students will meet with their Supervisor to discuss the essay and get feedback in preparation for the dissertation.

For these essays Students may choose to work with a different essay supervisor from their overall supervisor for one or both of these essays (subject to availability of the desired supervisor). Such sub-contracting can be a useful way for students to benefit from the wide range of expertise available in Cambridge, but should be arranged in consultation with the overall Supervisor in order to plan a coherent course of research for the year.

The thesis is Part II of the MPhil in Political Thought and History.

All students will submit a thesis of 15,000-20,000 words, worth 50% toward the final degree.

At the discretion of the Examiners the examination may include an oral examination on the thesis and on the general field of knowledge within which it falls.

Practical assessment

All students will present their work at least once during the academic year and will receive feedback from academics and peers on their work-in-progress. This is not an assessed element of the course but is a valuable feedback tool for the dissertation.

The Dissertation

In the last third of the course students currently complete a 15,000 to 20,000 word dissertation, based on independent research, to be submitted before the end of Easter Full Term (early June). The dissertation may be a direct continuation of the topics already chosen for the Research Essays or it may open up relatively new areas of research.

It is essential that students give thought to their dissertation plans from the moment they embark on the course. They will be required to provide evidence of preliminary research on the dissertation at the beginning of the Lent Term, and shortly afterwards to submit the proposed title of their dissertation, together with a descriptive statement of 500-1000 words and a page of bibliography. The dissertation ought to be designed in such a way as to help students to find their own distinctive research topic for subsequent PhD study and is therefore seen as a direct preparatory contribution to the candidate's envisaged doctoral research.

All Cambridge research degrees (MPhil, MSc, MLitt, PhD) require some contribution to learning as an examination requirement. While the PhD requires a 'significant' contribution to learning, the criteria for the two-year MLitt degree is a 'useful' contribution, and the MPhil requires ‘a contribution’. Although provisional decisions concerning admission to a PhD programme (in Cambridge or elsewhere) are often taken before dissertations are completed, in the end it is the quality of the dissertation which is regarded as the chief criterion of an MPhil student’s suitability for being granted ‘leave to continue’ to the PhD.

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The MPhil in Philosophy is a full-time course, introducing students to the skills needed in philosophical research. Students work with supervisors to write two research essays: the first of up to 4,000 words, the second of up to 8,000 words; and a dissertation of up to 12,000 words. Students also take part as a group in a collaborative weekly seminar, run during Michaelmas and Lent Terms, in which they learn presentation and discussion skills by presenting their own research and by discussing presentations by other students.

The main aims of the MPhil in Philosophy are:

to give students with relevant experience at first-degree level the opportunity to carry out focused research in the discipline under close supervision; and
to give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, students will have:

a comprehensive understanding of techniques, and a thorough knowledge of the literature, applicable to their own research;
demonstrated originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field;
shown abilities in the critical evaluation of current research and research techniques and methodologies; and
demonstrated some self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and acted autonomously in the planning and implementation of research.

Students accepted initially for the MPhil are welcome to apply while at Cambridge to continue to the PhD. Such applications are considered alongside external applications.

The Postgraduate Virtual Open Day usually takes place at the end of October. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions to admissions staff and academics, explore the Colleges virtually, and to find out more about courses, the application process and funding opportunities. Visit the Postgraduate Open Day page for more details.

See further the Postgraduate Admissions Events pages for other events relating to Postgraduate study, including study fairs, visits and international events.

The Faculty will hold an offer holders' event in March 2024 for PhD and MPhil offer holders (by invitation).

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9 months full-time, study mode : taught, master of philosophy, faculty of philosophy, course - related enquiries, application - related enquiries, course on department website, dates and deadlines:, michaelmas 2024 (closed).

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

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MPhil in Land Economy by Research

Students on this course are required to:

Undertake a compulsory 18,000-20,000 word research dissertation. All students are required to submit a dissertation for examination. The dissertation will review literature and develop research hypotheses and possibly involve some preliminary data collection and analysis. It will be supervised by a member of academic staff within the Department. The submission date is the end of July.
Take two Land Economy MPhil modules chosen from a list of approved options. These modules will be examined by project or essay or a combination of these forms. It is expected that the choice of modules available to Land Economy Research students in any given year will be those offered on the other MPhil courses in the Department.
Take six core modules from the Social Science Research Methods Centre (SSRMC) Training programme . The choice of modules will depend upon the research to be undertaken and background of the candidate. Candidates should discuss their module choices with their supervisor.
In addition, students are able to participate in the Department’s Research Management Programme which covers issues of data collection and ethics.

It is anticipated that the research training provided by the SSRMC, plus the dissertation and the choice of specialised modules from the other Land Economy MPhils will provide the necessary and sufficient background for commencing PhD research.

Course Structure

All available modules for this course are as given below. Candidates for this degree must complete a Research Methods essay set by the Department, two Land Economy options and a compulsory dissertation of 20,000 words. Each candidate's course of study will be subject to the approval of the Degree Committee. Each candidate's course of study will be subject to the approval of the Degree Committee. The Committee reserves the right to withdraw modules if there is insufficient demand or in the event of exceptional circumstances. The availability of modules will be subject to timetabling constraints.

Six modules from the Social Science Research Methods Centre (SSRMC) Training Programme

(Michaelmas and Lent Terms)

Two modules from the following to be examined by essay or project in all cases (Michaelmas or Lent)

RE01 - Corporate finance and real estate (Michaelmas and Lent Term) (2 units) RE02 - Real estate finance and investment (Michaelmas and Lent Term) (2 units) PGR01 - Urban and environmental planning (Michaelmas and Lent Term) (2 units) PGR02 - Urban and housing policy (Michaelmas and Lent Term) (2 units) EP01 - International environmental law (Michaelmas and Lent Term) (2 units) EP02 - Environmental economics and policy (Michaelmas and Lent Term) (2 units)

RM02 - Further topics in quantitative methods (Lent Term) (1 unit) RM03 - Spatial Analysis and Modelling (Lent Term) (1 unit) EP06 - Energy and climate change (Lent Term) (1 unit) EP07 - National, Comparative, and European Environmental Law and Policy (Lent Term) (1 unit) EP08 - Comparative environmental policy (Michaelmas Term) (1 unit) PGR03 - Spatial economics (Lent term) (1 unit) PGR04 - Institutions and development I (Michaelmas Term) (1 unit) PGR05 - Institutions and development II (Lent Term) (1 unit) RE03 - Real estate development process (Lent Term) (1 unit) RE04 - The macroeconomy and housing (Michaelmas Term) (1 unit) RE05 - Legal Issues in Land Use and Finance (Lent Term) (1 unit)

Applicants are required to enclose with their application an outline of their proposed research, setting out their objectives and proposed methodology. Before offering a place the Department will need to be satisfied that the proposal is one that can be undertaken satisfactorily by the candidate and that it can provide an appropriate supervisor. The proposal should be in a Land Economy related area and applicants are advised to review the research interests of the Department’s academic staff in order to ensure their work is in line with the Department’s expertise. The Department will not provide applicants with suggestions for possible research topics. Examiners of the dissertation are required to satisfy themselves that:

the dissertation is clearly written;
it takes account of previously published work on the subject; and
it represents a contribution to learning.

Boyce Family Scholarship

The Boyce Family Scholarship covers the fees for one full-time, one-year MPhil student. It is open exclusively to students who are normally resident in North America (including the Caribbean) and South America. Preference will be given to the following:

Students from backgrounds underrepresented at postgraduate level in their field of study, in the first instance, to women and students from racially minoritized backgrounds.
Who are pursuing an MPhil in Land Economy, or another course in the social sciences with a focus on the built environment, sustainability, and/or conservation.

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Both core and optional MPhil modules are reviewed on an annual basis. This review may lead to either a change to the core and/or optional modules offered on a particular MPhil course. Modules may be rescinded permanently or withdrawn on a temporary basis at any time.

Any information provided on Land Economy modules offered and their content is therefore subject to change and provided as guidance only to assist applicants with their choice of course. Reading lists are also provided for information purposes only and do not constitute a final or definitive list.

Course Information

Course length - 10 Months

Course Aims

Through a combination of core modules from the Social Sciences Research Methods Centre (SSRMC) Training Programme, optional modules on the Land Economy approved list and an 18,000 - 20,000 word research dissertation, you will gain the necessary knowledge and research skills to prepare for the commencement of PhD research.

Who should consider this course?

This course is specifically aimed at students who wish to progress to a PhD and who wish to expand on their research skills. Please note that progression to the PhD is not automatic and requires an application submitted in the normal way.

Practical Information

The course runs from October to July. Applications to postgraduate courses are done through the Postgraduate Admissions Office.

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Writing an MPhil Research Proposal. Your MPhil research proposal should be approximately one page in length. Your research proposal should clearly articulate what you want to research and why. It should indicate a proposed approach to your given field of study. It should nevertheless retain sufficient flexibility to accommodate any changes you ...
How to write your research proposal
An MPhil research proposal should be 500 words long. It needs to give those assessing your application an impression of the strength and originality of your proposed research, and its potential to make a contribution to knowledge. It should be written in clear, jargon-free, and unexceptionable prose. Grammatical mistakes and typographical ...
Faculty of English
An MPhil research proposal should be 500 words long, while a PhD proposal should be 800 words long. It needs to give those assessing your application an impression of the strength and originality of your proposed research, and its potential to make a contribution to knowledge. It should be written in clear, jargon-free prose.
Writing an MPhil research proposal
You should draft a clear, concise, and coherent research proposal of around 500 words (excluding any references), ensuring that you cover all the points below. Define your research questions clearly and succinctly, and explain why they are important. Indicate what has already been published on the subject and how your research will extend or ...
How to Apply
6. Research Proposal. The proposal should be 500-800 words long and must include the following: The topic you wish to research: This explains the background to the topic and the question (s) you aim to investigate. In short, clearly articulate here what you want to research and why.
The MPhil in English Studies
Course Structure. There are four taught elements to the MPhil in English Studies. In addition, our students work on their dissertations for the full length of the course and also participate in some of the Faculty's wide array of research seminars. Research Frameworks seminars are collaboratively taught, typically by a pair of lecturers each ...
MPhil: How to Apply
Research Proposal with Title. This should be about 500-800 words, one-two pages, on any area of the syllabus and should indicate some familiarity with the context of the proposal and research methods to be employed. This proposal should include: A clear, well-thought-out title.
&X1F4DA; Cambridge University Research Proposal
A research proposal is a document that presents your topic or question for a research project. It should outline what you are planning to research and what your expected outcomes are, why your topic/question is significant, and what value your research will bring to the wider discipline. You can complete a PhD in almost any discipline ...
Guidance for Postgraduate Applicants on Writing a Research Proposal
Guidance for postgraduate applicants on writing a research proposal The following points should be included when writing a research proposal: The topic that you propose to research: This should consist of a clear outline of the research you wish to do.; The research context: relate your proposed research to other work in its field or related fields and indicate in what ways your research will ...
MPhil: FAQ
Research Proposal; Evidence of competence in English (if not exempt) ... Cambridge do not use the GRE system for admissions - our admissions panel will be looking at a combination of your research proposal, references and academic grades. ... It is possible to apply for more than one of the MPhil courses that the University offers. However ...
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) There are two types of MPhil on offer at Cambridge: MPhil by Advanced Study, which includes a taught element. MPhil by Thesis, which is a research-only programme leading to a thesis. The MPhil in Advanced Study varies in length between nine and 12 months, and the MPhil by Research is a year-long programme.
MPhil in Economic Research
Economic Research is no longer accepting new applications. The MPhil in Economic Research provides runs from early September to the end of July and provides a solid foundation for those who wish to apply for the PhD. It involves a thorough study of the core areas of economics and the requirement to explore one area in detail to begin the ...
MPhil
MPhil in Digital Humanities. The MPhil in Digital Humanities at the University of Cambridge explores ways in which the humanities can engage with digitally enabled research approaches, considers the impact of digital innovations on cultural forms and practices, and explores digital futures. This one-year taught masters programme is designed to ...
MPhil » Cambridge Film & Screen
The MPhil in Film and Screen Studies offers a firm grounding in the theoretical discourses that shape the academic study of the moving image, but in a context that privileges freedom and originality of inquiry. Cambridge's degree is distinctive in its combination of rigour with intellectual expansiveness and risk-taking.
MPhil in Development Studies
Course Structure. The MPhil course consists of one compulsory core paper 'Intellectual traditions of Development', two modules selected from a range of optional papers and a 20,000 word dissertation. -The core paper is collectively taught by lecturers within the Centre of Development Studies and is offered in Michaelmas Term.
MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History
Research proposals are 600-1,000 words in length and should include the following: a simple and descriptive title for the proposed research; a rationale for the research; a brief historiographic context; and an indication of the sources likely to be used. ... All Cambridge research degrees (MPhil, MSc, MLitt, PhD) require some contribution to ...
MPhil in Philosophy
The MPhil in Philosophy is a full-time course, introducing students to the skills needed in philosophical research. Students work with supervisors to write two research essays: the first of up to 4,000 words, the second of up to 8,000 words; and a dissertation of up to 12,000 words. Students also take part as a group in a collaborative weekly ...
(PDF) MPHIL/MS/PhD Research Proposal Guidelines
Abstract. As part of the application for admission onto our MS, MPhil and PhD programmes, you must prepare a research proposal outlining your proposed area of study. A research proposal is a ...
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MPhil&dissertation&proposal&M. hil dissertation proposal Much of the recent revival of critical interest in the previously understudied American writer and activist John Neal (galvanised by the publication of John Neal and Nineteenth-‐Century Literature and Culture (2011), edited by Edward Watts and David J. Carlson) has touched upon, or ...
MPhil in Land Economy by Research
Course Structure. All available modules for this course are as given below. Candidates for this degree must complete a Research Methods essay set by the Department, two Land Economy options and a compulsory dissertation of 20,000 words. Each candidate's course of study will be subject to the approval of the Degree Committee.
Research Proposals / Samples / MPhil Application
Research Proposals / Samples / MPhil Application. A. Mr_Monochrome. To make things clear, I am not asking anyone to post a research proposal, nor do I intend to copy one, however I am somewhat lost in fulfilling a Cambridge Application for an MPhil in European Literature and Culture (though it is a taught course - like all courses now at ...
Cambridge M.Phil
Cambridge M.Phil - Research Proposal. A. wilson_smith. I'm hoping to apply for M.Phil entry into the Cambridge History Department for the 2014/15 cycle, and was more than a little confused by a couple of things in the application process: (1) Is there an expected or conventional format for M.Phil research proposals?
PDF <TITLE OF YOUR PhD/MPhil RESEARCH PROPOSAL>
The abstract is a brief summary of your PhD/MPhil Research Proposal, and should be no longer than 200 words. It starts by describing in a few words the knowledge ... Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1986. [2] L. Stein, "Random patterns," in Computers and You, J. S. Brake, Ed. New York: Wiley, 1994, pp. 55-70.
Writing Research Proposal for MS/MPHIL/PhD Program
Abstract. As part of the application for admission onto our MS, MPhil and PhD programmes, you must prepare a research proposal outlining your proposed area of study. A research proposal is a ...
Couple of questions about MPhil research proposal with Cambridge
A. Craig_93. 7. I'm applying for the MPhil with Cambridge Uni, I did very well in my undergrad dissertation. Do you think it's acceptable to propose an expanded form of my dissertation as my research proposal or would this be looked upon negatively? Also, if you are accepted would it be expected that you stick to writing your dissertation ...
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