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Postgraduate Study

Teaching

This MPhil is conducted entirely by research.

All prospective MPhil applicants are advised to peruse the on our website to familiarise themselves with staff members' research and teaching interests. Applicants should also email potential supervisors to discuss potential MPhil dissertation topics.

All students doing a thesis-only MPhil can and are welcome to participate in relevant MPhil classes.

One to one supervision

Ten hours per year.

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Taught/Research Balance Entirely Research

Feedback

Students will receive feedback on their work throughout the year from regular one-on-one supervisions with their Supervisor. Supervisors will produce feedback via online termly supervision reports.

Assessment

Thesis / Dissertation

Students will submit a thesis of not more than 25,000 words, including footnotes and appendices, but excluding the bibliography on a subject approved by the Degree Committee. All MPhil theses must include a brief abstract at the start of the thesis of no more than 400 words.

Students must have an oral examination (viva), normally held in September.

Key Information


12 months full-time

2 years part-time

Study Mode : Research

Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

Course - related enquiries

Dates and deadlines:

Michaelmas 2025

Applications open
Sept. 4, 2024
Application deadline
May 16, 2025
Course Starts
Oct. 1, 2025

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

Course Funding Deadline
Dec. 3, 2024
Gates °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï US round only
Oct. 16, 2024

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2025, Lent 2026 and Easter 2026.


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