Graduate Handbook 2012 - 2013

The Graduate Handbook contains details about applying to the Faculty, courses, papers and topics, possible sources of funding and other important information about studying at the Faculty. It is updated throughout the year so please check it regularly.

If you have any queries please contact the Graduate Programmes Administrator at progadmin@ames.cam.ac.uk or phone + 44 (0) 1223 335108.

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Table of Contents
1. General

1.1 The Faculty

1.2 Applying to the Faculty including Entrance Requirements

1.3 MPhil and PhD Application Deadlines

1.4 Funding Possibilities

1.5 Faculty Trust Funds

1.6 People and Facilities

1.7 The Degree Committee

1.8 Dates of Degree Committee Meetings

1.9.1 Statement of Originality for Submitted Work

Declaration Form (PDF) for download

1.9.2 Information for New Graduate Students and about CamSIS


1.9.3 Handbook for Supervisors of Postgraduate Students

1.9.4 Student Visa (Tier 4) (International Students only)

1.9.5 Complaints Procedure

2. Information for the 1-year M.Phils in Asian & Middle Eastern Studies

2.1 General

2.2 Degree Regulations

2.3.1 Your Supervisor

2.3.2 Your Advisor

2.4 Schedule of Papers and Topics

2.5 Submitting Alternative Exercises

2.6 Submitting your M.Phil. Thesis


MPhil Certificate of Submission Form (PDF) for download

Declaration Form (PDF) for download

2.7 M.Phil. Marking Scheme

2.8 Oral Examination (viva voce)


 
3. Proceeding from M.Phil. to Ph.D.


4. Information for Ph.D. Students

4.1 Second Year Progress Report

4.2 Key Research Areas

4.3 Graduate Training Courses - Transferable Skills Courses

4.4 The Ph.D. Progress Examination


Declaration Form (PDF) for download

4.5 The Dissertation

4.6 Intermission, Leave to Work Away, Deadline Extension etc.

Risk Assessment Form (PDF) for download

4.7 Travel Insurance for University of Cambridge Graduate Students Working Abroad

4.8 Appointing Examiners and Submitting Your Thesis

4.9 What Happens When You Submit Your PhD or MLitt Thesis

4.10 The Oral Examination (viva voce)

5.0 Final Deferrals for PhD Students (more than 4 years)

5.1 Appointment of Examiners



6. Graduation/ Congregation


7. Academic Staff in the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies