Coursework and seminars in preparation of a thesis. In the first year students are required to choose two courses. The courses offered in any one session depend on student demand and staff resources. The broad range of offerings is designed to enable students to conduct more intensive study in areas relating to special interests developed during earlier years of their English programs. Please refer to the list under the entry for MA, or see the School handbook. In the year session students submit a thesis of between 15,000 and 20,000 words based on research conducted on a topic to be chosen in consultation with the Head of School and other members of staff where appropriate. Throughout both years students are required to participate in regular thesis workshops.