Part III students undertake a research project similar to the ACS project, but of only half the size (and no more than 12,000 words). Each project must be supervised by a member of the academic staff (or alternative approved by Head of Department) who also acts as one assessor.
Timetable
Part III:
- Project briefing session: Tuesday 7 October 2025 at 14:00 - 15:00 (to be confirmed) in Lecture Theatre 1
Project proposals have two phases. Phase 1 indicates the project supervisor and indicative project topic. Phase 2 includes a 500-word description of the proposed project and a workplan which should also be no more than 500 words in length.
Project proposals have two phases. Phase 1 indicates the project supervisor and indicative project topic. Phase 2 includes a 500-word description of the proposed project and a workplan which should also be no more than 500 words in length.
Self-proposed Projects
† Part III students who wish to propose their own, original research project must identify a qualified and willing academic supervisor as soon as possible. They should discuss this with their course advisor at their first meeting. The supervisor's help should be obtained in the development of the proposal. To ensure that the project meets the requirements for the MEng, such proposals should be submitted to the examiners no later than noon, Wednesday 12 November 2025.
A project idea which is an original proposal made by the supervisor is not a self-proposed project. The proposal should be submitted by 14 November.
A project idea which is a variation of one suggested by a supervisor is not a self-proposed project. The proposal should be submitted by 14 November.
A project idea which was jointly developed by a student and the supervisor is not a self-proposed project. The proposal should be submitted by 14 November.
Examiners' meetings and viva voce (oral) examinations
Computer Science Tripos, Part III
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- Submit Project Proposal Phase 1 via Moodle: noon, Wednesday 5 November 2025
- Submit Phase 2 Project Proposal via Moodle: noon, Wednesday 14 November 2025. †
- PEC considers proposals:
- Final date for revised proposals (signed, as above): noon, Friday 5 December 2025
- Preliminary work on projects begins: Monday 8 December 2025
- Lent Term 2026: students expected to spend 50% of time on project work
- Project progress reviews (students to arrange meetings with supervisors): week Monday 16 to Friday 20 March 2026
- Easter Term 2026: 100% project work expected
- Project title changes: no later than 26 May 2026 16:00
- Submission: 11:00 a.m. Monday 1 June 2026 (*hard* deadline)
- MPhil / Part III Project presentations: 16-18 June 2026 (TBC); ALL Part III student to present
- Internal Examiners' meeting, Michaelmas 2025 modules: 18 February 2026
- Internal Examiners' meeting, Lent 2026 modules: 19 May 2026
. - Final Part III Examiners' meeting: 19 June 2026 10:00 - 16:00
- Part III Oral examinations (if required): These will be taking place on Thursday 18th June 2026.
