Course Overview
Offered by University of Cambridge, the PhD German provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The German Section is one of the very few departments in the United Kingdom that can offer postgraduate supervision in literary and cultural topics across the full historical range from the medieval period to the present day, as well as significant coverage of topics in intellectual, social and political history, and in the history of the German language. Many members of the section also have comparative and interdisciplinary interests, and combinations of German studies with other disciplines are welcomed. The section has a dynamic research culture, with lecture and seminar series, many in... 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 £40,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | For Cambridge students applying to continue from the MPhil by Advanced Study to a PhD, the minimum academic requirement is an overall Distinction in the MPhil. For Cambridge students applying to continue from the MPhil by Thesis to a PhD, the usual academic requirement is a Pass in the MPhil. All applications are judged on their own merits, and students must demonstrate their suitability to undertake doctoral-level research. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£32,886
per year
Home Student Fee
£10,878
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cambridge
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £33,000 | £37,500 | £42,000 |
| 3 years | £34,500 | £40,000 | £51,000 |
| 5 years | £42,500 | £50,500 | £76,000 |
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