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University of Cambridge: Polar Studies
Institution | University of Cambridge |
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Department | Scott Polar Research Institute |
Web | https://www.cam.ac.uk |
Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Research in polar studies embraces both the natural sciences and social sciences and humanities. The PhD in Polar Studies is a full-time three-year research degree (or five years part-time), examined by a thesis. A successful thesis will represent "a substantial contribution to knowledge" and will also represent a realistic amount of work for three years' full-time study (or equivalent part-time). Students are based in the Scott Polar Research Institute, which is a sub-department of the Department of Geography.
In the first year, students attend a comprehensive training programme based around lectures, seminars and workshops, dealing with fundamental ideas in geography, the design of research projects, and empirical methods and techniques. The University of Cambridge also offers a wide range of training courses for personal and professional development. There is no set course materi
Telephone | 01223 336540 |
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Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree. |
Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Summary
Research in polar studies embraces both the natural sciences and social sciences and humanities. The PhD in Polar Studies is a full-time three-year research degree (or five years part-time), examined by a thesis. A successful thesis will represent "a substantial contribution to knowledge" and will also represent a realistic amount of work for three years' full-time study (or equivalent part-time). Students are based in the Scott Polar Research Institute, which is a sub-department of the Department of Geography.
In the first year, students attend a comprehensive training programme based around lectures, seminars and workshops, dealing with fundamental ideas in geography, the design of research projects, and empirical methods and techniques. The University of Cambridge also offers a wide range of training courses for personal and professional development. There is no set course materi
Telephone | 01223 336540 |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree. |
Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Summary
Research in polar studies embraces both the natural sciences and social sciences and humanities. The PhD in Polar Studies is a full-time three-year research degree (or five years part-time), examined by a thesis. A successful thesis will represent "a substantial contribution to knowledge" and will also represent a realistic amount of work for three years' full-time study (or equivalent part-time). Students are based in the Scott Polar Research Institute, which is a sub-department of the Department of Geography.
In the first year, students attend a comprehensive training programme based around lectures, seminars and workshops, dealing with fundamental ideas in geography, the design of research projects, and empirical methods and techniques. The University of Cambridge also offers a wide range of training courses for personal and professional development. There is no set course materi
Telephone | 01223 336540 |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree. |
Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Summary
Research in polar studies embraces both the natural sciences and social sciences and humanities. The PhD in Polar Studies is a full-time three-year research degree (or five years part-time), examined by a thesis. A successful thesis will represent "a substantial contribution to knowledge" and will also represent a realistic amount of work for three years' full-time study (or equivalent part-time). Students are based in the Scott Polar Research Institute, which is a sub-department of the Department of Geography.
In the first year, students attend a comprehensive training programme based around lectures, seminars and workshops, dealing with fundamental ideas in geography, the design of research projects, and empirical methods and techniques. The University of Cambridge also offers a wide range of training courses for personal and professional development. There is no set course materi
Telephone | 01223 336540 |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree. |
Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
The aims of the course are to provide an understanding of key contemporary research problems in a range of disciplines in either the humanities and social sciences or physical sciences relating to the Arctic and Antarctica, and for students to undertake original research on a topic selected in consultation with members of staff.
The MPhil in Polar Studies consists of two Strands (Social Sciences and Humanities; and Physical Sciences), each composed of two Modules. Lecture and seminar-based teaching take place in the Michaelmas term. The remaining two terms are devoted to a research-led dissertation.
The course is examined through the submission of three essays and the dissertation. Dissertation topics are agreed with supervisors and are closely integrated with the ongoing research activities of the Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI).
graduate.admissions@admin.cam.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01223 760606 |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree. |
Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Summary
The aims of the course are to provide an understanding of key contemporary research problems in a range of disciplines in either the humanities and social sciences or physical sciences relating to the Arctic and Antarctica, and for students to undertake original research on a topic selected in consultation with members of staff.
The MPhil in Polar Studies consists of two Strands (Social Sciences and Humanities; and Physical Sciences), each composed of two Modules. Lecture and seminar-based teaching take place in the Michaelmas term. The remaining two terms are devoted to a research-led dissertation.
The course is examined through the submission of three essays and the dissertation. Dissertation topics are agreed with supervisors and are closely integrated with the ongoing research activities of the Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI).
graduate.admissions@admin.cam.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01223 760606 |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree. |
Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
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