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Part-time Graduate Students

Some Departments and Faculties now offer a part-time route to certain research degrees, i.e. the PhD, MSc and MLitt (note: the MPhil is not available in a part-time mode). The Board of Graduate Studies gives further details on its website .

Those applying for the part-time Master of Education course will find further information on the Faculty of Education website. Information on part-time Master of Studies courses is available on the Board of Graduate Studies website, though applications are made to the relevant Departments/Faculties.

Murray Edwards College was one of the first participating Colleges and has a small number of part-time graduate students who are full members of the College with access to library, computing and other facilities. Part-time students are allocated a College Tutor who can advise on a range of matters.

Part-time students should make special note of the following:

Accommodation at Murray Edwards
Computer Network Access
Meals in College
Tuition Fees and College Charges
Car use and car parking
Student Parents

Accommodation

Colleges are not expected to offer accommodation to part-time students, though it is possible to arrange short periods of accommodation, generally in en-suite guest rooms and sometimes in graduate houses. Due to the high demand for guest rooms, students are advised to book well in advance whenever possible and to be aware of the College's cancellation policy (though the College will allow some flexibility for circumstances beyond the student's control, e.g. cancellation of meeting by supervisor). Students will be charged the member's rate for a guest room, or the pro-rata student rate for a College room (if available and if required for extended periods). Bookings are made through the Events Office (events@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk).

Computer Network Access

The University Computing Service sets up three accounts for all new students to access when they first arrive in Cambridge. An option available to members of staff and current students of the University of Cambridge who require remote access to University computing resources, and already have an ISP account, is a VPDN (Virtual Private Dial-up Network) account. Further information can be found on the Computing Service's website. Students who live out can connect their laptops to the University network via Eduroam.  Access points may be found in the Library, bar, walkway, JCR and MCR.  There is no charge for College members.

Meals in College

All part-time students are welcome to use the cafeteria service in College and are also invited to attend all Formal Halls in the same way as full-time students. The College Calendar gives the dates of all Formal Halls. You will need to use your Raven password to access this. 

Tuition Fees and College Charges

The Board of Graduate Studies website gives information about Tuition Fees. Part-time students will be billed in the same way as full-time students; further details can be found in the Finance pages.

Car use and car parking

Part-time graduates may use or keep a car in Cambridge, but only with the permission of the Senior Tutor and the University Pro-Proctor for motor vehicles. Parking is available at Murray Edwards College and part-time students visiting for short periods might find it convenient to park at College and then walk or get a bus to their Departments, as parking in the centre of town is very limited.

Student Parents

There is no specific childcare provision for part-time students, though all student parents are encouraged to contact the University's Childcare Officer so that they can be added to the relevant mailing lists. The Cambridge Guide for Student Parents gives contact details and other useful information.