MA by Research
Research projects are proposal driven and while the project may be self-contained, the emphasis is on research training. Projects are generally designed to test appropriate methods and theories in the chosen area of study and may be work-based.
- Masters degrees are normally taken by candidates with good Honours degrees (or equivalent).
- Full time students must submit within 12 months and part time students within 24 months. Conferment will take place within 24 and 36 months respectively.
- The text of the thesis should normally not exceed (excluding ancillary data such as footnotes, bibliographies, diagrams and references) 30,000 words.
- Where the submission is accompanied by material in other than written form the written component should normally be within the range of 10,000 - 15,000 words.
Successful completion of MA by Research with suitable research training driven projects allows students to progress directly onto the Doctoral Programme immediately prior to Transfer stage and enables the candidate to complete a doctoral project with two years further full-time study.
