Research Master’s Study
Explore your passion and develop real expertise in your chosen subject
Types of courses
Research Master’s are usually studied full time over 12 months. Some courses also offer flexible and part-time study options.
The titles of research Masters' awards vary to reflect the subject area studied. Awards available include:
- MPhil – Master of Philosophy. This award is available in all subject areas. You'll receive research training and undertake original research. This leads to the completion of a 40,000-50,000-word thesis.
- MRes – Master of Research. Available in various subject areas. This award combines taught modules, research training and a dissertation.
- LLM (by research) – Master of Law. The LLM (by research) provides an excellent foundation for a PhD or for a career in the legal profession. You'll receive research training and undertake original research. This leads to the completion of a 50,000-word dissertation.
- MLitt – Master of Letters. Available for arts programmes, this award combines taught modules with research training and assignments. You'll write either a dissertation of 16,000-24,000 words, or a series of research assignments.