The thesis must be an original work displaying knowledge of the field, combined with the exercise of critical judgement, and must contain material worthy of presentation as a definite contribution to knowledge. It must also be satisfactory in respect of its literary presentation. Leave of absence from Edinburgh to pursue work for the degree may be granted. This is of particular value to students who, for example, wish to carry out field work overseas. In some cases, it may be necessary for a student to attend selected lectures at the start of the course.
Final assessment is by thesis and oral examination.
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