Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] (Engineering for Sustainable Development)
STEM Course
11 months
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
£33,321/Yr
£33,321 /Yr
- M.Phil in Engineering for Sustainable Development at the University of Cambridge is offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 11-months.
- This is an on-campus and thesis-based program.
- The MPhil is a professional practice program and is not specifically designed to lead on to doctoral research.
- Students wishing to apply for a PhD in Engineering at Cambridge would normally be expected to attain an overall mark of at least 70 percent.
- The course is divided into 3 components, which students must pass independently. The first is a core program of lectures that focuses on developing a breadth of skills and understanding.
- The second component comprises 4 elective modules from a list of around 30 topics offered by the Centre for Sustainable Development, the Engineering Department, and other departments within the University.
- The final component is undertaken between April and August when students complete an individual piece of research for their Master’s dissertation.
- Students also participate in weekly seminar discussions, practitioner viewpoint talks, role plays, simulation games, residential field courses, site visits, and other active learning opportunities.
- Students will receive approximately 12 hours of dissertation supervision in the year and have to attend the lecture for 160 hours per year.
- Students have to receive termly reports from their supervisor, via an online system. They will receive comments on items of coursework and will have access to a University supervisor for their dissertation.
- All students must submit a dissertation of between 12,000 and 15,000 words.
- Students take two compulsory inner core modules, at least two outer core modules, and four elective modules.
- The Department of Engineering is one of the few truly integrated engineering departments in the world. It is also the largest department in the University of Cambridge.
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | £33321 (GBP 33321) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | £14486 (GBP 14486) |
Total Cost | £14486 (GBP 14486) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | £43792 (GBP 43792) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a UK honours degree from a recognized institution.
- Or, students must complete a 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or C1 Advanced-Grade A or B (with at least 193 in each individual element) plus a language center assessment.
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or C2 Proficiency-Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 in each individual element).
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree in any engineering field with first-class from a recognized institution.
- Or, Completed a B.Sc/B.Com/B.A (3-4 year) degree from well-ranked institutions with an overall grade of 70% or CGPA 7.3+.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.
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Career and Placement after Course
The career after the courses are:
- Sustainability Specialist
- Climate Change Analyst
- Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers
- Sustainability Consultant, etc.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Irene Hallinan Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 5,886/Yr$5,886 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeAwards | |
Cambridge Trust Scholarship- UG and PG 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Rhodes Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 20,883/Yr$20,883 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Cambridge C.T Taylor Fund | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Gates Cambridge Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarships | Scholarship per student£ 5,624/Yr$5,624 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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