The PhD comprises three years of full time study, at the end of which the candidate will submit an 80,000 word dissertation which should be scholarly, substantial, significant and lucid (consistent
PhD (Doctorate), normally of three years duration leading to a thesis of no more than 80,000 words and an oral examination.St Andrews was one of the first universities in the world to teach English
The School of History has around 100 postgraduate students undertaking study towards a PhD, attesting to the School’s commitment to fostering innovative research and a thriving research community.
MSt (Res), a research-based Masters degree. The MSt (Res) is a one-year research degree in which you are expected to complete a thesis of no more than 30,000 words. It is an excellent opportunity to