MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY M.PHIL GEOGRAPHY

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 1 YEAR
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification ENGLISH
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Graduate
  • Admission intake Mar 31
  • Minimum GPA 3.6

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
USD 97 USD 55,077

Program Description

Program Description

  • M.Phil in Geography at the University of Cambridge is offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 1-year.
  • This is an on-campus, thesis-based program.
  • The program starts in the first week of October month.
  • The MPhil in Geography is a 12-month full-time program of research that introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. 
  • The course aims to develop general transferable skills and act as a bridge between first degree and PhD. 
  • The research areas of the program are 
    • Natures, Cultures, Knowledge
    • Population, Health, and Histories
    • Contested Political Economies
    • Environmental Systems and Processes
    • Glacial and Quaternary Science
  • The department is consists of 37 academic staff, 20 postdoctoral researchers, 167 graduate students, and 25 undergraduates.
  • The thesis presentation of the program is held in the third term.
  • Students wishing to continue to a PhD in Geography must reapply for admission to a PhD via the University admissions process.
  • The University of Cambridge ranks among the top 10 universities for academic and employer reputation according to QS World University Rankings 2020.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Students must complete a 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
  • GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) in the last 2 years of study is required to be eligible for this program.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or C1 Advanced-Grade A or B (with at least 193 in each individual element) plus a language center assessment.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or C2 Proficiency-Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 in each individual element).
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility: Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete one of the following eligibility criteria:
  • Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Or, Completed a B.Sc/B.Com/B.A (3-4 year) degree from well-ranked institutions with an overall grade of 70% or CGPA 7.3+.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

The Documents required are:
  • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
  • Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
  • Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
  • Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.