Thesis Word Count Guidelines
- Bachelor's Thesis8,000-15,000 words
- Master's Thesis15,000-25,000 words
- PhD Dissertation60,000-100,000 words
- Abstract150-300 words
Thesis Writing Tips
- Break your thesis into chapters with individual word counts
- Write the introduction last (after you know your findings)
- Keep track of citations separately from word count
- Appendices usually don't count toward the limit
- Check your institution's specific guidelines