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Research degrees at masters level involve an independent in-depth study of your chosen research area. You’ll receive guidance and support from a supervisor, but the focus of your work will be a research topic of your own choice.

You’ll need to complete a research project showing how you have improved understanding of your chosen topic by applying your research findings in a new way. For Master’s by Research, the suggested word count for the thesis is between 20,000-30,000, and for MPhil, the suggested word count is between 30,000-50,000.

As well as building on the existing knowledge of your subject, you’ll develop transferable skills that will put you in a strong position for further research study and your future career.

Options include:

  • Master’s by Research – one year full-time, two years part-time
  • MPhil – two years full-time, four years part-time
I've gained knowledge on how research is justified, conducted and published by attending laboratory meetings and research seminars. I'm confident that I'll be able to apply for a PhD after finishing my masters. I'm gaining the skills and experience that will help me as a PhD researcher.
Mohamed Omar Mohamed
MSc Psychology by Research
I've gained knowledge on how research is justified, conducted and published by attending laboratory meetings and research seminars. I'm confident that I'll be able to apply for a PhD after finishing my masters. I'm gaining the skills and experience that will help me as a PhD researcher.
Mohamed Omar Mohamed
MSc Psychology by Research