Is it difficult to do a PhD at Cambridge?

A Cambridge PhD is intellectually demanding and you will need to have a high level of attainment and motivation to pursue this programme of advanced study and research. You are registered for the PhD only after a satisfactory progress assessment at the end of the probationary year (five terms for part-time degrees).

Does it matter which university you get your PhD from?

No it doesn’t matter. What’s most important is that you are interested in the research subject and feel comfortable with your supervisor and the type of supervision he/she will give you. Also don’t forget that even a (generally) lowly regarded university could be highly regarded in specific specialisms.

Do PhD students get paid Cambridge?

As a PhD student in Cambridge you do not have a salary. You are a member of a research group, who has funding. There are a variety of possible sources for this funding, which will pay for your fees (both university and college) and also a stipend for you to live off.

How do you get a PhD at Cambridge?

To be eligible applicants must: Have a degree from a recognised university; and. Have completed the majority of pre-tertiary level education in Australia. Have gained admission to the University of Cambridge to undertake a PhD degree.

What is it like to do a PhD at a Cambridge?

A Cambridge PhD is intellectually demanding and you will need to have a high level of attainment and motivation to pursue this programme of advanced study and research. In most faculties a candidate is expected to have completed one year of postgraduate study, normally on a research preparation master’s course, prior to starting a PhD.

What is a PhD degree?

The PhD is a research degree, examined, usually after three or more years of research, by a dissertation of up to 80,000 words. The criteria for obtaining the degree are that the dissertation represent a ‘substantial contribution to knowledge’ and that it also represent a realistic amount of work for three years’ study.

Why study an MPhil at Cambridge?

The Faculty’s MPhil programmes provide excellent preparation for doctoral study and many of our MPhil students choose to stay at Cambridge to pursue a Cambridge PhD. Students wishing to continue to the PhD are normally expected to achieve an overall average of 70 in their MPhil with a mark of at least 70 in their dissertation.

What training do I need to do a PhD?

Often, you will be starting the PhD course with a background of suitable research training which you undertook before admission, e.g. your Masters or MPhil degree. While you are at Cambridge, you can broaden this as much as you wish with the number of different opportunities available.