Masters by research courses
Explore all our Masters by research courses in one place. Find the course that's right for you for you.
Our Masters by research programmes offer a route to getting a Masters degree with less studying and more research than a typical taught Masters.
Most can be studied full or part time and offer a various start dates, with some even providing the option to take the course as a distance learner.
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| Course | Qualification | Full-time/part-time | Duration | In person / Distance | Start dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeology | MA | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | January, April, July, September |
| Biology | MSc | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | January, April, July, September |
| Biomedical Science | MSc | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | January, April, July, September |
| Chemistry | MSc | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | January, April, July, September |
| Computer Science | MSc | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | April, September |
| Conservation Studies | MA | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | January, April, July, September |
| Electronic Engineering | MSc | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | January, April, July, September |
| Engineering | MSc | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person or distance | January, April, July, September |
| Environment | MSc | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | |
| Filmmaking | MA | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | January, September |
| Interactive Media | MA/MSc | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | January, September |
| English and Related Literature | MA | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | January, April, July, September |
| History | MA | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | September |
| History of Art | MA | FT / PT | In person | January, April, July, September | |
| Law | MA | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | September |
| Linguistics | MA | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | January, September |
| Mathematics | MSc | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | January, April, July, September |
| Music | MA | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | January, April, July, September |
| Music Technology | MA | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | January, April, July, September |
| Music Technology | MSc | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person or distance | January, April, July, September |
| Philosophy | MA | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | January, April, September |
| Physics | MSc | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person or distance | January, April, July, September |
| Screenwriting | MA | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person or distance | January, September |
| Sociology | MA | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person or distance | January, September |
| Theatre | MA | FT / PT | One year / two years | In person | January, September |
| Women's Studies | MA | FT | One year | In person | September |