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Masters by Research - MA/MSc at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Masters by Research involves an individual, supervised research project written up as a thesis of up to 40,000 words and examined by viva voce. Students join a Research and Innovation Group and receive support from the Graduate School.

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time  |  Intake: April 2027 and December 2027  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

There are no formal classes. Students hold regular research meetings with their supervisory team and take part in the Research and Innovation Development Programme.

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Entry requirements

Upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) or a Masters qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, and/or appropriate equivalent qualifications or experience. A single research proposal of about 2,000 words is required unless applying for a funded studentship with a specified project. Two references on headed paper, at least one commenting on academic or professional ability. Applications without references or a research proposal, or with multiple proposals, are rejected. Research degree closing dates: October admissions 1 May; January admissions 1 October; April admissions 1 January.

Intake: April 2027 and December 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

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