Overview

The PhD in Polar Studies at University of Cambridge is a full-time three-year research degree (or five years part-time), examined by a thesis.

Features

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.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

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 material.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-26 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 66 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Two academic references

Transcript

CV/resume

Evidence of competence in English

Reasons for applying (1500 characters)

Research proposal

Tuition Fee

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International

29826 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29826 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9858 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9858 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

846 - 1465 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.