All dissertations must show knowledge of sources, authorities, and methods of research;
they will be judged on clarity, accuracy, organisation and argument. In keeping with the
longer period of study and greater length required, a Ph.D. thesis is expected to make a more significant contribution to knowledge. The M.Litt. dissertation is expected to be not more than [...]

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is the University’s principal research degree for graduate students and is available in all Faculties and Departments. If you are a candidate for the Ph.D. you must normally pursue supervised research in residence in Cambridge for 9 consecutive terms (3 years). The degrees of either Master of Science [...]