SOAS University of London PhD thesis template

SOAS University of London publishes its own PhD thesis template. Get it from the university, or write your thesis in Kahubi with AI that works from your own sources, and move it into the official template when you hand it in.

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United Kingdom · Rules last checked 27 October 2026

What the rules say

The page size, margins and fonts are set in the official template itself, not on the public pages we checked.

Length100,000 words for a PhD thesis[1]
PrintingOne hard-bound copy of the thesis must be submitted, along with a CD copy and an Electronic Thesis Agreement Form.[1]

Checked against the official pages on 27 October 2026. Rules can change: confirm with your graduate school or library before printing.

Sources

  1. [1] https://www.soas.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2022-07/exams-handbook-pg.pdf

Frequently asked questions

Is this the official SOAS University of London thesis template?
No. SOAS University of London has its own template, linked above. We do not copy it; this page summarises the formatting rules and links to the sources.
Which reference style should I use?
The reference style is decided by your department or field. Ask your supervisor; Kahubi formats references in any common style.
Can I write my SOAS University of London thesis in Kahubi instead of Word?
Yes. Write in the browser with your sources next to you while the AI drafts and edits chapters in your own style, then export to Word and move the text into the official SOAS University of London template when you hand it in.

Write your SOAS University of London thesis with AI

Kahubi drafts from your library with real citations. Export to Word and move the text into the official template when you hand it in.

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