Master of Philosophy in Human Evolutionary Studies at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The MPhil in Human Evolutionary Studies is a demanding interdisciplinary programme of study and research that enables students to obtain in-depth knowledge across human evolutionary studies and specialist research training over a relatively short time frame.

What you will study

The ability to present a written argument in clear and convincing terms. The skills necessary to conduct independent research, providing students with transferable methods and skills and management of research projects from design through to completion. Students may choose between two alternative formats for their dissertation: either in the form of a thesis of not more than 20,000 words in length, or in the form of a research article.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. Students will normally hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as biological anthropology, evolutionary biology, zoology, archaeology, psychology, and medical and veterinary sciences. The programme also offers the opportunity for highly motivated students, with a less related academic background, to make the transition to human evolutionary studies. The programme is designed to accommodate the needs of students with different backgrounds, and the mixture of students from different national, educational and professional backgrounds is a strength of the course. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 23,136 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 46,128 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 10 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/aaarmphes/apply

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