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Course Regulations

MPhil/PhD Course Details

Successful applicants are admitted in the first instance to the MPhil degree and are expected to pass through an Upgrade procedure from MPhil to full PhD status. The culmination of the PhD programme is the submission of a dissertation (maximum length 80,000 words). The dissertation is assessed by internal and external subject specialists in a Viva Voce (oral) examination.

The University regulations governing the course are at University Requirements for the Award of Research Degrees (warwick.ac.uk)

In addition to the standard course regulations, the Doctoral College have a Funded PGR Student PolicyLink opens in a new window which should be consulted by any students in receipt of a University of 糖心TV funded scholarship. This covers subjects such as annual leave, sick pay and employment

MA by Research Course Details

At the core of this programme lies the design, research and composition of a dissertation (maximum length 40,000 words). Students meet regularly with their supervisor(s) and other members of the department to review their progress.

Alongside their research project, students are expected to audit the History Writing: Theory and PracticeLink opens in a new window (completion of the module assessment is not usually required). MA by Research students are also invited to attend the History Graduate Research ForumLink opens in a new window, the History Department research seminar, and Work in Progress sessions

The MA by Research dissertation is assessed by internal and external subject specialists, who have the option of requiring the candidate to attend a Viva Voce (oral) examination.

The requirements for the course are laid out in the University Requirements for the Award of Research Degrees.

PhD by Publication

Some students have published a variety of high quality academic pieces that can be submitted, together with a covering document of 5,000-10,000 words, for consideration for a PhD by Publication. The covering document must explain the inter-relationship between the material presented and the significance of the published works as a contribution to original knowledge within the relevant fields. In addition, the covering document must include, as an appendix, a full bibliography of all the work published by the candidate. A candidate may include with their submitted material work that has not been published only with the prior approval of the Chair of the Board of Graduate Studies. The regulations for this degree are covered by University Requirements for the Award of Research Degrees.

It is a normal requirement for students pursuing a PhD by Published Works to audit the core MA module History Writing: Theory and PracticeLink opens in a new window (completion of the module assessment is not usually required), as well as attending the History Graduate Research ForumLink opens in a new window, the History Department research seminar, and Work in Progress sessions. These will give a good idea of the research standards expected for PhD work and also offer opportunities for feedback on your reflective piece before it is submitted.

Formal Requirements

As it is essential that you conform to the presentational requirements set out in the guidelines below when you submit your thesis, it is wise to adopt these practices from the very beginning of your studies. This is particularly important with regard to referencing systems, and the style and order of your bibliography. The choices you make about these presentational issues should be discussed and clarified with your Supervisor. Everything you write while a research student should conform to these guidelines.

Remember, also, that your thesis MUST strictly conform to restrictions on word length. The maximum word-lengths allowed are:

• MA by Research 40,000 words (excluding appendices, footnotes, tables and bibliography)
• MPhil 60,000 words (excluding appendices, footnotes, tables and bibliography)
• PhD 80,000 words (excluding appendices, footnotes, tables and bibliography)

Appendices, if included, should be no more than 5,000 words in total.

Please note that you should read Section 2: 'Presentation of thesis' section of the Doctoral College Guide to examinations for higher degrees by research since this gives information about word length, line spacing, title page, table of content, tables and illustrations, acknowledgements, declaration of authorship, summary, abbreviations and bibliography.