How to Apply

To start the application process you must first visit the Board of Graduate Studies website at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/gsprospectus/ where you will be able to access the online application facility.

Application forms for entry in October 2012 should be available from 1 September 2011.

Application deadlines

The deadline for ALL applications is 20 January 2012.

If you are a student from the US and you wish to apply for funding from the GATES trust you should submit your complete application by 14 October 2011

If you are a non-UK student and you wish to apply for the Cambridge Trusts/Cambridge International Student Scholarships or the Gates Trust (non-US) you should submit your complete application by 1 December 2011

If you have any queries about the application process please contact Anna Fox at the Degree Committee Office.

Notes on applying

If you are applying for the MPhil in English Studies please state precisely which of the three options you are applying for on your research proposal i.e.

MPhil in English Studies: 18th Century and Romantic Studies

MPhil in English Studies: Criticism and Culture

MPhil in English Studies: Modern and Contemporary Literature

 

Writing sample - Please note that this can be one long piece of work of around 5,000-7,000 words or several shorter essays.