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Course closed:

Anthropocene Studies is no longer accepting new applications.

Apply using the Applicant Portal

The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.

An application is only complete when:

  1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
  2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
  3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

Selection Process

Applications are considered in one gathered field, with a December deadline -- whether seeking funding or not. Applications will be reviewed in December-January and can usually expect to receive a decision in February or March.

Places on the course are limited.

Further information on How To Apply


Things You'll Need

In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.

  • Two academic references  
  • Transcript  
  • CV/resume
  • Evidence of competence in English  
    If required - you can check using our tool
  • Statement of interest
    A statement of up to 600 words explaining "Why I would like to enrol on the MPhil in Anthropocene Studies, including how my previous studies relate to this MPhil.
  • School of Physical Sciences - Widening Participation Questionnaire
    Applicants to this course are asked to complete an additional form to provide contextual information about their previous study. Find out more about our use of contextual information here: postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applying/contextual-data.

Gates 勒貊勛圖 Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates 勒貊勛圖 Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

  • Gates 勒貊勛圖 Reference  
  • Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See for more information.


How to Find a Supervisor

You do not need to find a supervisor prior to applying.

Key Information


11 months full-time

Study Mode : Taught

Department of Geography

Course - related enquiries

Dates and deadlines:

Applications open
Sept. 4, 2024
Application deadline
Dec. 3, 2024
Course Starts
Oct. 1, 2025

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Course Funding Deadline
Dec. 3, 2024
Gates 勒貊勛圖 US round only
Oct. 16, 2024

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2025, Lent 2026 and Easter 2026.


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