About the DC

Departments

The Faculty of Earth Sciences and Geography includes the Departments of Earth Sciences and Geography, and the Scott Polar Research Institute. Each department has its own postgraduate office who provide day-to-day support for students and academics. Primary departmental contacts for postgraduate matters can be found here.

The Degree Committee

The Faculty of Earth Sciences and Geography entrusts the oversight of its postgraduate programmes to a Degree Committee of up to 15 academics who are representative of the constituent departments.

The Degree Committee meets approximately monthly in term-time to discuss postgraduate student policy matters and to consider postgraduate examination and progress reports. It is the awarding body for Master's and  PhD degrees, and recommends the results for higher degrees to the Postgraduate Committee. Routine matters (such as appointment of examiners, working away and allowances - as well as most admissions business) are dealt with on a daily basis and are not tied to the meetings schedule. The Committee's policy on delegated and vacation powers is here.

Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference for University of Cambridge Degree Committees can be found in the Statutes and Ordinances (Ordinances, Chapter IX).

The Degree Committee Office 

For most purposes, please contact us using the Office's general email address: degreecommitteeEA@admin.cam.ac.uk

Where to find us

Degree Committee for the Faculty of Earth Sciences & Geography, 17 Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RX

We are on the second floor of 17 Mill Lane - enter by the blue door - go through the foyer, turn right and up to the second floor.

The Office is normally open from 09.00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday, except during public holidays. Due to hybrid working, it is advisable to contact us before your visit.