Research degrees guide you through an independent study that you have proposed. Your supervisor (s) will work with you to establish the resources that you need for the successful conclusion of your degree.This will probably include attending suitable courses (not for credit) in the School of Divinity or the wider university.Studying for an MPhil commits you to:at least two years of full-time studywrite a thesis of up to 60,000 words.You will have regular one-to-one supervision and work with advice from two supervisors.During the first year, you explore your chosen area of research and refine your research proposal. At around the nine-month mark, you will submit a draft chapter for discussion at a Review Board, together with a developed proposal for the whole thesis.On the basis of your progress and the prospects for your research, the Review Board will make recommendations on the continuation of your studies into the second year.