How long should an M.A. thesis be?
Faculty expectations about M.A. thesis quantity and quality (for both M.A. and M.A./Ph.D. students are as follows: “A master’s thesis should articulate a clear argument based on a critical understanding of the literature in a particular field. Students should gather various forms of support for their argument and organize them in a logical and elegant manner. Clarity and concision are a priority over length.
