The object of the M.Phil. The programme is based on the interaction of a group of students of varying backgrounds and interests studying a common core of texts in a shared set of courses. The programme draws scholarly participation from faculty members in a range of academic disciplines within the School of Graduate Studies. The programme is administered by a Board of Studies with membership appointed by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. This programme is offered by the School of Graduate Studies, and will draw scholarly participation from among those appropriately qualified faculty members wishing to participate, regardless of Department or Faculty affiliation.
Admission is limited and competitive.
The number of students admitted to the programme will be strictly limited to ensure small classes and maximum student-faculty contact. The programme will be administered by a Board of Studies, the members of which will be appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies from among the participating faculty. There will be a Director of Studies who will function as chairman of the Board of Studies and will make recommendations to the Dean concerning admission, financial support for students, and all other matters pertaining to the programme. Responsibility for the allocation of teaching and the support of related research will be managed by agreement between the Deans of the appropriate Faculties, the Heads of Departments of participating faculty members, and the Director of Studies, in consultation with the Dean of Graduate Studies. The Board of Studies will be empowered to secure external grant funding where appropriate, and to manage all related administrative and financial matters as necessary.