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University of Cambridge: Development Studies
| Institution | University of Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Department | Politics and International Studies |
| Web | https://www.cam.ac.uk |
| devstudies-adm@lists.cam.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01223 337158 |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
In the first year, all students will take a compulsory Research Methods course. Students are also encouraged to attend a wide range of seminars and other events that are organised by the Centre of Development Studies and departments throughout the University, such as the Social Sciences Research Methods Centre.
The essence of the Cambridge experience, however, is that the PhD candidate works closely with the PhD supervisor. The supervisor will help the candidate develop the thesis project through discussion and the review of draft materials presented by the candidate.
The process of working on the thesis will differ from candidate to candidate, depending on their project, their preferences and the style of supervision adopted. However, in general, it is expected that the first year (or two years in case of part-time students) will be devoted not only to completing the Research Methods modules, but also to the development of a detailed and well-thought-through thesis outline and methodology. In particular, at the outset, the student should devote some time to considering how they will be making an original contribution to the field through their work. The students will be assessed on this before they are approved for PhD status.
It is important to note that the part-time PhD at Cambridge is not a distance-learning course. Part-time students are expected to fully engage with the Department, to integrate into the research culture of the University and to attend the University on a regular basis for supervision, study, skills training, research seminars and workshops.
Part-time applicants from outside the UK should note that visa restrictions may apply, and that not all sources of funding are available to part-time students. It is the responsibility of the student to find out this information.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Distinction). If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. Candidates for the PhD are expected to hold a first-class undergraduate degree from a UK university or equivalent GPA of at least 3.8/4.0 or equivalent from a non-UK university; and to have completed (or be about to complete) a Master’s Degree in a relevant subject, with a mark equivalent to a Distinction, or a GPA of at least 3.8/4.0 or equivalent from a non-UK university. They must also have a good research project that falls within the research interests of one of the Centre's lecturers. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Summary
In the first year, all students will take a compulsory Research Methods course. Students are also encouraged to attend a wide range of seminars and other events that are organised by the Centre of Development Studies and departments throughout the University, such as the Social Sciences Research Methods Centre.
The essence of the Cambridge experience, however, is that the PhD candidate works closely with the PhD supervisor. The supervisor will help the candidate develop the thesis project through discussion and the review of draft materials presented by the candidate.
The process of working on the thesis will differ from candidate to candidate, depending on their project, their preferences and the style of supervision adopted. However, in general, it is expected that the first year (or two years in case of part-time students) will be devoted not only to completing the Research Methods modules, but also to the development of a detailed and well-thought-through thesis outline and methodology. In particular, at the outset, the student should devote some time to considering how they will be making an original contribution to the field through their work. The students will be assessed on this before they are approved for PhD status.
It is important to note that the part-time PhD at Cambridge is not a distance-learning course. Part-time students are expected to fully engage with the Department, to integrate into the research culture of the University and to attend the University on a regular basis for supervision, study, skills training, research seminars and workshops.
Part-time applicants from outside the UK should note that visa restrictions may apply, and that not all sources of funding are available to part-time students. It is the responsibility of the student to find out this information.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Distinction). If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. Candidates for the PhD are expected to hold a first-class undergraduate degree from a UK university or equivalent GPA of at least 3.8/4.0 or equivalent from a non-UK university; and to have completed (or be about to complete) a Master’s Degree in a relevant subject, with a mark equivalent to a Distinction, or a GPA of at least 3.8/4.0 or equivalent from a non-UK university. They must also have a good research project that falls within the research interests of one of the Centre's lecturers. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Summary
In the first year, all students will take a compulsory Research Methods course. Students are also encouraged to attend a wide range of seminars and other events that are organised by the Centre of Development Studies and departments throughout the University, such as the Social Sciences Research Methods Centre.
The essence of the Cambridge experience, however, is that the PhD candidate works closely with the PhD supervisor. The supervisor will help the candidate develop the thesis project through discussion and the review of draft materials presented by the candidate.
The process of working on the thesis will differ from candidate to candidate, depending on their project, their preferences and the style of supervision adopted. However, in general, it is expected that the first year (or two years in case of part-time students) will be devoted not only to completing the Research Methods modules, but also to the development of a detailed and well-thought-through thesis outline and methodology. In particular, at the outset, the student should devote some time to considering how they will be making an original contribution to the field through their work. The students will be assessed on this before they are approved for PhD status.
It is important to note that the part-time PhD at Cambridge is not a distance-learning course. Part-time students are expected to fully engage with the Department, to integrate into the research culture of the University and to attend the University on a regular basis for supervision, study, skills training, research seminars and workshops.
Part-time applicants from outside the UK should note that visa restrictions may apply, and that not all sources of funding are available to part-time students. It is the responsibility of the student to find out this information.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Distinction). If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. Candidates for the PhD are expected to hold a first-class undergraduate degree from a UK university or equivalent GPA of at least 3.8/4.0 or equivalent from a non-UK university; and to have completed (or be about to complete) a Master’s Degree in a relevant subject, with a mark equivalent to a Distinction, or a GPA of at least 3.8/4.0 or equivalent from a non-UK university. They must also have a good research project that falls within the research interests of one of the Centre's lecturers. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Summary
In the first year, all students will take a compulsory Research Methods course. Students are also encouraged to attend a wide range of seminars and other events that are organised by the Centre of Development Studies and departments throughout the University, such as the Social Sciences Research Methods Centre.
The essence of the Cambridge experience, however, is that the PhD candidate works closely with the PhD supervisor. The supervisor will help the candidate develop the thesis project through discussion and the review of draft materials presented by the candidate.
The process of working on the thesis will differ from candidate to candidate, depending on their project, their preferences and the style of supervision adopted. However, in general, it is expected that the first year (or two years in case of part-time students) will be devoted not only to completing the Research Methods modules, but also to the development of a detailed and well-thought-through thesis outline and methodology. In particular, at the outset, the student should devote some time to considering how they will be making an original contribution to the field through their work. The students will be assessed on this before they are approved for PhD status.
It is important to note that the part-time PhD at Cambridge is not a distance-learning course. Part-time students are expected to fully engage with the Department, to integrate into the research culture of the University and to attend the University on a regular basis for supervision, study, skills training, research seminars and workshops.
Part-time applicants from outside the UK should note that visa restrictions may apply, and that not all sources of funding are available to part-time students. It is the responsibility of the student to find out this information.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Distinction). If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. Candidates for the PhD are expected to hold a first-class undergraduate degree from a UK university or equivalent GPA of at least 3.8/4.0 or equivalent from a non-UK university; and to have completed (or be about to complete) a Master’s Degree in a relevant subject, with a mark equivalent to a Distinction, or a GPA of at least 3.8/4.0 or equivalent from a non-UK university. They must also have a good research project that falls within the research interests of one of the Centre's lecturers. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
The MPhil in Development Studies seeks to provide students with a critical and reflexive programme which encourages them to closely examine the role of the main development actors, institutions and policies and to ask who actually benefits from development interventions which are designed and implemented within global and national power structures. The emphasis on critical reflection in this MPhil privileges analytical approaches to development as opposed to more practice-based or vocational strategies.
**The MPhil will offer students:**
- Knowledge of the individual disciplines relevant to development studies and a conceptual understanding of the need for interdisciplinary research.
- Knowledge of a range of theories and methodologies from different fields in development with a particular focus on the application of theory to empirical data.
- Engagement with a wide range of academic and policy debates in the field of international development and the ability to think about development beyond prescribed technical solutions.
**Learning Outcomes**
The MPhil seeks to provide students with a solid foundation for consistent future growth through various fields of development, whether in scholarship or practice. The learning outcomes aim to include:
- The ability to collate, comprehend, and critically analyse a wide range of source materials.
- The ability to develop and structure written and verbal arguments reflecting independent thinking on main debates in development.
- The ability to produce major pieces of writing to high academic standards.
- The ability to work in a group and to contribute constructively in an international, interdisciplinary environment.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree. If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. The Admissions Committee takes into account several factors in addition to academic qualifications. The attainment of the minimum academic requirement does not guarantee admission to the programme. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Summary
The MPhil in Development Studies seeks to provide students with a critical and reflexive programme which encourages them to closely examine the role of the main development actors, institutions and policies and to ask who actually benefits from development interventions which are designed and implemented within global and national power structures. The emphasis on critical reflection in this MPhil privileges analytical approaches to development as opposed to more practice-based or vocational strategies.
**The MPhil will offer students:**
- Knowledge of the individual disciplines relevant to development studies and a conceptual understanding of the need for interdisciplinary research.
- Knowledge of a range of theories and methodologies from different fields in development with a particular focus on the application of theory to empirical data.
- Engagement with a wide range of academic and policy debates in the field of international development and the ability to think about development beyond prescribed technical solutions.
**Learning Outcomes**
The MPhil seeks to provide students with a solid foundation for consistent future growth through various fields of development, whether in scholarship or practice. The learning outcomes aim to include:
- The ability to collate, comprehend, and critically analyse a wide range of source materials.
- The ability to develop and structure written and verbal arguments reflecting independent thinking on main debates in development.
- The ability to produce major pieces of writing to high academic standards.
- The ability to work in a group and to contribute constructively in an international, interdisciplinary environment.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree. If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. The Admissions Committee takes into account several factors in addition to academic qualifications. The attainment of the minimum academic requirement does not guarantee admission to the programme. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
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