剑桥大学2009入学要求

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Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Graduate work in Cambridge is intense and very intellectually demanding and so the University has high academic entry requirements. You are normally expected to hold or to be about to achieve:

§                 at least a 2i honours degree from a UK university

§                 an equivalent standard from an overseas university

§                 a fluent command of the English Language (see below)

§                 completion of any current training or education course

§                 release from your current institution for the duration of your study (if you are coming to Cambridge as a visitor).

Some faculties and departments may have higher requirements or require you to take other tests such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Where this is required it will appear in the application details for each course. If you are returning to study after a career break, please consult the faculty you are applying to.

If your first language is not English you should take a language proficiency test to show you have the necessary command of the language to get the most out of your course. You do not need to take the test before you apply, but, if you are made an offer and have not already met our English language requirements, one of the conditions of admission will be that you pass a test at the correct level. You must achieve the minimum requirements in the same sitting, and no more than two years before the start of your course.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System: www.ielts.org/) is the University's preferred test. Details can be obtained from local British Council Offices.

§                 Minimum requirement: an overall band score of 7.0 with not less than 7.0 in speaking, listening and writing, and 6.5 in reading.

Where the IELTS test is not available you may take the Princeton TOEFL test (Test of English as a Foreign Language: www.toefl.org/). If you do this, you must take the Test of Written English (TWE) at the same time. A TOEFL score without TWE is not acceptable.

§                 Minimum requirement: 600 in the paper-based TOEFL test with 5.0 in the Test of Written English or 250 in the computer-based TOEFL test with 5.0 in the Essay Writing Test; the minimum score must be achieved in both parts of the test in the same sitting.

§                 TOEFL internet-based Test (iBT) minimum requirement: overall score of 100.

The University's institution code is 0908.

Some courses stipulate a higher level of English language competence:

§                 Asian and Middle Eastern Studies: IELTS minimum score of 7.5 overall; TOEFL minimum 620 or 260 in the computer-based test, plus 5.0 TWE.

§                 Biotechnology: MPhil in Bioscience Enterprise: IELTS minimum overall score of 7.5 with 7.0 in each element; TOEFL minimum 630 or 267 in computer-based test, plus 5.0 TWE; 107 in iBT with minimum of 25 in each element.

§                 Classics: TOEFL paper-based minimum 630 and 6.0 in TWE; 110 in iBT.

§                 Criminology: as Law (below)

§                 Development Studies: MPhil in Development Studies: IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 with 7.0 in each element.

§                 Economics: all courses: IELTS minimum 7.0 in all elements.

§                 English: MPhil in English and Applied Linguistics only: IELTS 7.5 overall; TOEFL minimum 620 or 260 in the computer-based test, plus 5.0 TWE; 109 in iBT.

§                 Geography: all MPhils incl. Polar Studies: IELTS minimum 7.0 in all elements.

§                 Law: all courses: TOEFL minimum 637 or 270 in computer-based test, plus 5.5 TWE; 110 in iBT. IELTS minimum overall score 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each element.

§                 International Studies: MPhil in International Relations and PhD in International Studies: IELTS 7.5 overall (minimum of 7.0 in each component); TOEFL minimum score in computer-based test of 260 with 5.0 in the Essay Writing Test; 109 in iBT.

§                 Modern and Medieval Languages: all MPhils: IELTS minimum overall score 7.5; 110 in iBT.

English language requirements are also stated in the course information. If higher English Language Proficiency Test scores are required, this will be specified in your letter of conditional offer.

You will need to arrange for us to receive an original test result or a certified copy. Test results can be enclosed with paper applications or sent on later to meet one of the terms of any conditional offer. Do not delay sending in your application in order to include test results.

How and when to apply

How to apply

You may apply online or on paper.

It is in your interest to apply as soon as possible. Please check the ‘Courses and subjects’ section for information on course closing dates. If no closing date is shown, the deadline for applications is two months before the start of the first term of the course (31 July, 31 October and 31 January for starts in October, January and April respectively). We will not process late applications.

If you are applying for funding in parallel with your academic application, see 'Costs and funding'. Please note that funding deadlines may be significantly earlier than course closing dates.

The academic year begins on 1 October and is divided into three terms:

§                 Michaelmas Term: 1 October - 19 December

§                 Lent Term: 5 January - 25 March

§                 Easter Term: 10 April - 18 June

Almost all graduate courses start in October, but it might be possible to start a course of research in January or April.

The costs you will incur

Fees and other costs below are applied annually for the duration of your course. This is usually one year for MPhil and three years for PhD. See the relevant course entry for exact course duration.

§                 University Composition Fee – this is for the teaching and supervision you will receive from your department.

§                 College Fee – this covers the cost to your College of providing a range of domestic and pastoral services and support.

§                 Living expenses (maintenance) – this is an estimate of your likely basic living expenses and personal costs, including your College accommodation bill if you live in. Figures for EU and Overseas students include a settling-in figure. You will also need to meet all other costs – e.g. food, books, travel, personal computer equipment – from your maintenance sum, and the figure quoted should be regarded as the absolute minimum you will require.

§                 Dependants – If you intend to bring your family with you, you will have to provide the amount required to cover their maintenance costs separately; this is not provided by scholarships. Bringing one adult dependant will mean you will need to provide an additional £5,662 per year; your first child will require an additional £3,222 and subsequent children will need £1,099 each.

§                 Childcare – The cost of childcare in Cambridge is extremely high. Full-time nursery care for pre-school children costs up to £10,000 per child per year, and after-school clubs for children of school age cost up to £2,000 per child per year. These costs are in addition to the figures below.

§                 Course costs – If you undertake a course involving abnormally expensive laboratory materials, you may be expected to contribute towards the cost of your research (in addition to the University Composition and College Fees). The Admissions Office will let you know about this when it makes you an offer. Some courses may involve extra costs for special elements such as conference visits or field trips. Please check the application information and website for the course that interests you to find out if you will need to make provision for this.

Annual figures for the academic year 2009-10

The details shown are best estimates and the figures are liable to change. It is recommended that applicants refer to the Board of Graduate Studies website for up to date details before applying.

§                 Board of Graduate Studies: Graduate Course Costs and Financial Aid

Notes on the figures above

    i.                 Values are shown for a year long course; the living expenses sum is reduced pro rata for course of less than 12 months.

 ii.                 For part-time research degrees (PhD, MSc, MLitt) the fee is 60% per annum of the full-time fee for both the University Composition and College Fees. For the part-time MPhil the fee is 50% per annum of the full-time fee for both University Compostion and College fees. Students classified as 'Overseas' will not normally be eligible to undertake part-time research degrees.

 iii.                 Certificates in Advanced Study of Mathematics (CASM) students are treated as undergraduates for fee purposes. For further information, please see:'Approximate costs of the CASM'

iv.                 MSt candidates should consult their department for course costs.

 v.                 The staff University Composition Fee (see 'Fees for staff taking research courses') is one third of the Home/EU Fee rate for all students, including those whow would ordinarily pay fees at the ‘Overseas’ rate. College fees are payable in full.