Dr. Andrew Pitts

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Biography

Andrew M. Pitts is an Emeritus Faculty member in the Department of Computer Science and Technology at the University of Cambridge. His research interests lie in the areas of category theory, mathematical logic, and type theory, focusing on advancing the foundations of programming language semantics and theorem proving systems. He has a long-standing interest in the semantics of logic names and locality binding. His aim is to develop mathematical models and methods that aid in the design and development of languages and formal logics for specifying reasoning in programs. He is particularly interested in higher-order typed programming languages and dependently typed logics. His work incorporates a variety of techniques that help in understanding and enhancing programming semantics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.