6.6 Research degrees involving the preparation of an edition

6.6.1  A candidate may undertake a programme of research in which the principal focus is the preparation of a scholarly edition of a text or texts, musical or choreographic work, or other original artefacts.

6.6.2  The final electronic submission shall include a copy of the edited text(s) or collection of  artefact(s), appropriate textual and explanatory annotations, and a substantial introduction and critical commentary which set the text in the relevant historical, theoretical or critical context.  The thesis itself shall conform to the usual scholarly requirements and be of an appropriate length (see paragraph 19.8).