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The MSc by Research (Management) develops your ability to pursue original research in a critical and scholarly way. It may be taken either as a free-standing MSc or as the first part of a PhD programme.

Why an MSc by Research?

By completing the one-year MSc by Research programme, you will attain a standalone degree. However, as a first step to a PhD, the programme offers prospective research students several advantages, including:

the opportunity for students who might not have much previous research experience to demonstrate their aptitude in post-graduate research before applying to the PhD programme;
the ability to be in a good position to apply for PhD grants and scholarships whilst studying for the MSc; and
the chance to hone research skills prior to undertaking PhD study.

The MSc by Research (Management) develops your ability to pursue original research in a critical and scholarly way.

The programme is designed to train postgraduate researchers in line with ESRC's research training guidelines. It may be taken either as a free-standing MSc or as the first part of a PhD programme.

Programme objectives

At the end of the programme, students should:

have an in-depth critical understanding of the research techniques used in a broad range of subject areas within Management;
have practical competence in a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods and tools;
have a critical understanding of the philosophical and epistemological bases of a range of subject areas within Management; and
have an in-depth understanding of advanced concepts in the area of research and current research trends and issues in Management.

Programme overview

12-month degree programme with a September start date
Can be studied part-time over 24 months
In-depth research training (120 credits)
Dissertation on a management topic (60 credits)
Can be studied as the first part of a PhD programme

Entry to many of our programmes is highly competitive. Before applying, please consider whether you meet the the minimum academic and English language requirements.Apply early. Supervisors can accept students on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the year.Minimum academic requirementA UK first-class undergraduate degree or an equivalent overseas qualification.Applicants with a 2:1 undergraduate degree may be considered.Application requirementsYou will need to submit a research proposal and other supporting documents before your application will be processed.Your proposed researchBefore applying, you will need to write a research proposal. For guidelines on how to write a proposal, see Your research proposalSupervisorWe strongly recommend that you identify a potential supervisor and contact them directly. Find a potential supervisor by browsing our research areasSupporting documentsYou will require:Degree certificates and transcriptsContact details for two academic referees or two academic written referencesEvidence of English-language competence (for applicants whose first language is not English) English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL iBT® test: 100 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.