Overview

In British universities the PhD (Doctorate of Philosophy) is traditionally awarded solely on the basis of a thesis, a substantial piece of writing in English which reports original research into a closely defined area of enquiry.

On the Italian programme from The University of Cambridge, you will normally also be able to draw on the help and support of one further academic advisor and to consult other academics working in related fields. You might reasonably expect to see your supervisor fortnightly or at least three times per term.

Features

The programme includes seminars and workshops on library resources, giving conference papers, publishing, applications and interviews, teaching skills, specialist linguistics training, and film-making.

The School of Arts and Humanities runs a central programme covering a range of topics from PhD skills training, to language training and writing and editing skills. If you wish, you are likely to be given the opportunity of gaining experience in small group teaching from colleges.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Thesis / Dissertation

Annual progress interviews constitute a system for the formal monitoring by the Degree Committee of the progress of all students working towards a PhD. Termly progress interviews take place in the fourth year of the PhD.

The first-year interview is the context in which registration as a candidate for the PhD is formally considered.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-02 00:00:00
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-16 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Italian studies View 10 other PhDs in Italian studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Two academic references

Transcript

CV/resume

Evidence of competence in English

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Research proposal (M)

Please upload a 500–1000-word research proposal.

Sample of work (1)

Please upload a sample of recent research writing of approximately 5,000–10,000 words. The sample can be either an essay produced during masters-level studies or a section of a dissertation, and must be a single-authored work. This work can be written in English or Italian.

Language attainments certificates (O)

Proposed Supervisor (M)

It is recommended that you informally approach a potential Supervisor to discuss your proposed research project in advance of applying. For more information on finding a Supervisor, see below.

Project title (M)

Research summary (M)

Research experience (O)

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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