This is a two-year programme involving a thesis of 60,000 words. Admission requirements for this are more stringent than for the MRes, as an MPhil is effectively a scaled-down doctorate. We usually require candidates to have undergone extensive training (e.g. via a taught masters degree) in historical research, but may waive this criterion when an applicant is judged to have relevant professional or other related experience. Research postgraduates are allocated shared office space in a dedicated research postgraduate office (nine workstations) at Lenton Grove with access to computers, printers and a scanner. There is also a microfiche/film reader and printer. All postgraduates also have access to the Department of History's on-site student computer suite with printing facilities. This facility is accessible 24 hours a day. The University also provides its students with access to general IT facilities through a number of Computer Rooms spread across its campuses. The University's Graduate School also offers postgraduate students working space, and facilities for relaxing and socialising.