| Scope and Objectives
The M.phil degree is a research degree awarded on the basis of a candidate’s performance in a thesis, on an approved subject. The thesis must make an original contribution or be an examination or interpretation of existing material presented in an original manner.
Admission Criteria
3.1 Except as provided for in section 3.2 below, a candidate may not seek admission to the Degree of Master of Philosophy Examination unless that candidate has ;
(a)passed with First or Second Class Honours the Special Degree Examination or the B.A. Examination in the relevant or related subject or has an equivalent qualification or degree of a recognized University ; or
(b)passed with first Class Honours the General Arts Degree Examination having offered the relevant/ related subject ; or
(c)passed the Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology Examination with distinction ; or
(d)qualified for registration at an examination consisting of such papers in the relevant/related subject which shall be recognized by the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology
3.2 A person who has obtained at any other University a qualification equivalent to (1) , (2) , (3) above may apply for admission to this examination. Each such application will be considered on its merits and , except where direct admission is permitted or where the application is rejected, the applicant will be required to quality for admission under para 4.1 above]
Method of Assessment
The scheme of examination for the Degree of Master of Philosophy shall consist of the submission of a thesis, not generally exceeding 35,000 words in length
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