In addition to a dissertation of up to 30,000 words, candidates will be examined in four papers. This two-year course covers European history from the early modern period to the present. The emphasis of the course will be on the candidate's individual dissertation of up to 30,000 words, and general research training in European history. The examination will consist of, in addition to the dissertation, two compulsory methodological papers and two Optional Papers, to be chosen from a range of six taught papers focusing on political and intellectual phases in European history which had a major impact on the shaping of modern Europe. MSt in Modern History This is conceived as a self-contained degree course for students wishing to deepen their undergraduate studies or explore a new area of history.
Candidates offer three extended essays within the period of their choice.
They also submit a dissertation of up to 15,000 words on a subject of their choice within their chosen area, which forms an introduction to independent historical research. This is an interdisciplinary course offered under the Faculties of Modern History, English, Literae Humaniores, and Modern Languages. For details see Women's Studies . This is a one-year course run by the Department of the History of Art, which in certain cases is a required Qualifying Test for candidates in the field of Art history who intend to proceed to a research degree. For details see History of Art .