Course structure
The M.Th. consists of three research projects, each assessed by one three hour examination, and a thesis not exceeding 30,000 words. The thesis may be either a critical survey of existing knowledge or an original contribution to the subject.
The examinations assess research undertaken on an agreed topic within the scope of an approved bibliography. Topics must be integrated with, but not duplicate, the material covered in the thesis.
Candidates are required to participate in the College's program of Advanced Topic Seminars. This includes the presentation, at least once per year, of an abstract of their research to date. Depending on their prior study, candidates may be required to undertake a course in Research Methods as a co-requisite while completing their research projects.