MPhil & PhD Research Degrees in HJS

The MPhil and PhD are research degrees for candidates with a suitable academic background who wish to pursue independent research under the supervision of a specialist in the field.  The department admits candidates only if there is a member of staff who can provide the requisite supervision and assistance. In the first instance, potential applicants should consult with the Graduate Tutor.

PhD study is three years full-time or five years part-time. Candidates are expected to carry out an independent research project, based in part on primary source material. MPhil candidates ordinarily submit their qualifying work in the form of a thesis of approximately 80,000 to 100,000 words in length.

The PhD dissertation should be based substantially on primary source material and must make a substantial and original contribution to the candidate's area of study.