Cambridge University Reporter


Examination in Development Studies for the M.Phil. Degree 2007: Notice

The Development Studies Committee give notice that in the academical year 2006-07 the subjects for the examination in Development Studies for the M.Phil. Degree will be as follows:

Group 1

1Development economics
 This paper will be examined by means of a three-hour written paper.
2Institutions and development
 For candidates taking Paper 1 above, this paper will be examined by means of
either(2a)a three-hour written paper
or(2b)two essays of 5,000 words each.
 For candidates not taking Paper 1 above, this paper will be examined by means of a three-hour written paper (2a).
3Sociology and politics of development
 This paper will be examined by means of two essays of 5,000 words each.
 

Group 2: full subjects

11Topics in industrial and financial economics (Subject 410 from the examination in Economics): to be examined by means of one 4,000-word essay and two 2,000-word essays
13Financial organization and economic growth (Subject 520 from the examination in Economics): to be examined by means of two 4,000-word essays
14Philosophical issues in economics (Subject 650 from the examination in Economics): to be examined by means of four 2,000-word essays
18Social anthropology and development (Paper 3a from the examination in Social Anthropological Analysis): to be examined by means of either a three-hour written paper (18a) or two 5,000-word essays (18b)
22Globalization, big business, and developing countries (Paper MP13 from the examination in Management Studies): to be examined by means of two 5,000-word essays
30Justice and development: to be examined by means of two 5,000-word essays
 

Group 2: half subjects

100Economic growth, politics, and health since 1750 (Advanced Paper 3 from the examination in Economic and Social History): to be examined by means of a 'take home' project
110Quantitative research methods I (MP0-1 from the examination in Finance): to be examined by means of a 'take home' project
111Quantitative research methods II (MP0-1A from the examination in Finance): to be examined by means of a 'take home' project
161National planning and economic policy I (B05 from the examination in Land Economy Option B): to be examined by means of a two-hour written examination
162National planning and economic policy II (B06 from the examination in Land Economy Option B): to be examined by means of a two-hour written examination
231Issues in public policy and regeneration I (PGR02 from the examination in Land Economy Option B): to be examined by means of a two-hour written examination
232Issues in public policy and regeneration II (PGR06 from the examination in Land Economy Option B): to be examined by means of a two-hour written examination

The Development Studies Committee give notice that options in Group 2 may be added to or removed from the above list by the end of Michaelmas Term 2006. A further Notice will be issued if any such changes are made.