* Level of study: A master's thesis is significantly shorter than a doctoral dissertation.
* Field of study: Some fields (e.g., humanities) tend to have longer theses than others (e.g., some STEM fields).
* University/department requirements: Each institution and even department within an institution will have specific page limits or word count requirements. These are often stated explicitly in the guidelines provided by the graduate program.
Generally:
* Master's Thesis: Often ranges from 50-150 pages, but this can vary widely.
* Doctoral Dissertation: Often ranges from 100-300+ pages, and sometimes even longer.
It's crucial to consult your university's guidelines and your thesis advisor for the specific length requirements for your program and project. Focusing on the *quality* and *completeness* of your research and writing is far more important than hitting a specific page number. A well-structured, insightful thesis that is slightly shorter than the maximum is preferable to a poorly written, padded thesis that exceeds the limit.