Master by Research, MA, MSc

De Montfort University, the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MA, MSc	Full-time, Part-time	1 - 2 year	September	find out	find out

About Master by Research, MA, MSc - at De Montfort University

The MA or MSc by Research is a master’s degree that emphasises independent study over taught instruction. It is often used as a training course in advanced research work and lays the foundation towards doing a PhD.

Reasons to study Master's by Research at DMU:

You have the flexibility to manage your own time and study when it suits you best
Our established practitioner and research-based academic staff have a reputation for undertaking world-leading projects; helping you get the very best out of your research project
Benefit from the support and expertise of research supervisors who will meet with you regularly to review your progress
Our research into dried blood spot analysis, helping the treatment of sick newborn babies, was recently shortlisted for the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards
Along with the development of the world’s first artificial pancreas; the aim of which is to improve treatment for those living with diabetes, our leading researchers have exhibited their work on ground-breaking Channel 4 documentaries, as well as overseas in America, at The National Science Museum in London, and to Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness Prince Edward during their visits to DMU
Other leading research projects include: developing a skin cancer detection tool, assessing the levels of toxins in rice and examining surgical site infections

You are encouraged to discuss your research ideas with potential supervisors before you start so that you have a clearly defined project at the enrolment stage.

Intake

This programme is available in line with October intakes only.

This degree is organised and run within faculties who provide a programme of research methods training appropriate to the particular academic discipline. You will undertake a research project under the supervision of a member of staff to allow you to develop your research skills. At the end of the project you will write up your findings in the form of a thesis and take part in an oral examination.

For further information on applying to the Masters by Research, please visit the Doctoral College Entry criteria and how to apply page – link to: https://www.dmu.ac.uk/doctoral-college/study/how-to-apply.aspx

Entry requirements

Normally a minimum of a 2:1 or first class Honours degree (or equivalent)
Relevant experience may be needed for some projects You will be required to prepare a research proposal, approximately three pages long that sets out your research aims context and intended methods
You will then be interviewed by two members of staff and, if successful in your application, be assigned two supervisors

English language requirements

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent when you start the course is essential.

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