
an indicative bibliography of secondary sources that you have already consulted and/or are planning to consult.a discussion of the primary sources that your research will draw upon, including printed books, manuscripts, archives, libraries, or museums.a brief account of the methodology and approach you will take.an assessment of how your own research will engage with recent study in the subject.an account of why this question is important and worth investigating.the question that your research will address.a straightforward, descriptive, and informative title.This need not be a final thesis proposal but should include: Research proposalĬandidates are required to provide an outline of the proposed research subject in about 1000 words. Our regular standard of admission is at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1), although candidates will usually also have completed or be undertaking a Masters qualification. Thesis length: 30,000-40,000 words (including references and bibliography).Ī Master of Philosophy (Research) requires you to undertake a postgraduate course of special study and research that represents a distinct contribution to knowledge.Duration: 1 year full-time 2 years part-time.Our Degree of Master of Letters (Research) requires you to undertake a postgraduate course of special study and research that represents a distinct contribution to knowledge. Thesis length: 40,000-70,000 words (including references, bibliography and appendices).Duration: 2 years full-time 3 years part-time.Thesis length: 70,000-100,000 words, including references, bibliography and appendices (other than documentary appendices).Ī Doctor of Philosophy may be awarded to a student whose thesis is an original work making a significant contribution to knowledge in, or understanding of, a field of study and normally containing material worthy of publication.Duration: 3 years full-time 5 years part-time.
