Polar Studies

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in law with the MPhil Polar Studies at University of Cambridge. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 9-month full-time structure. The aims of the course are to provide an understanding of key contemporary research problems in a range of disciplines in either the humanities and social sciences or physical sciences relating to the Arctic and Antarctica, and for students to undertake original research on a topic selected in consultation with members of staff. The MPhil in Polar Studies consists of two Strands (Social Sciences and Humanities; and Physical Sciences), each composed of two Modules. Lecture and seminar-based teaching take place in the Michaelmas term. A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £49,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

Continuing Students wishing to continue to a PhD in Polar Studies must re-apply for admission to a PhD before the end of their MPhil via the University admissions process, taking the funding and application deadlines into consideration. Postgraduate Virtual Open Days - taking place in November each year, the Open Days focus on subject and course information. Funding Deadlines Course Funding Deadline Dec

Graduate Outcomes

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