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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Full Time
JAN
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Full Time
JAN
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Part Time
JAN
4 years
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This course is unique in its commitment to exploring the trans-historical and cross-cultural interrelations between all these language areas and their corresponding cultural formations. During your research, you will have the opportunity to work closely with a Supervisor who is a specialist in your research area. You might reasonably expect to see your Supervisor fortnightly or at least three times per term. In addition to your Supervisor, you will normally also be able to draw on the help and support of other members of the Department with expertise in your field of study. In addition to the specialist supervising provided by the Department, the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages runs a programme of professional training for the benefit of all research students. The programme includes seminars and workshops on library resources, giving conference papers, publishing, applications and interviews, and teaching skills.
There is a normal word limit for the thesis of 80,000 words (including footnotes and appendices but excluding bibliography). The thesis should represent a significant contribution to learning through the discovery of new knowledge or through the connection of previously unrelated facts, or the development of new theory, revision of older views or some combination of these. In writing the thesis you are expected to take account of previously published work on the subject and the thesis should be clearly and accurately written, paying due attention to English style and grammar. Candidates for the PhD in Cambridge are guided by a supervisor, though they will normally also discuss their work with a number of other experts in their field. Following submission of the thesis, an oral (viva) examination is held.
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Distinction). Applicants should hold a strong honours degree in a relevant field, with clear evidence of research potential, and a distinction or equivalent in a Master's degree.
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£9,858 per year
Students from Domestic
University Composition Fee: £9,858; Maintenance: £18,625.
£29,826 per year
Students from EU
University Composition Fee: £29,826; Maintenance: £18,625.
£29,826 per year
Students from International
University Composition Fee: £29,826; Maintenance: £18,625.
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