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Masters by Research programmes provide an opportunity for independent study within a structured academic environment. The research programme which is agreed with the supervisor will be designed to provide an effective training in research methods within the discipline area selected.

MA/MSc by Research students enrol for 1 year full time or 2 years part time and are expected to submit for programme approval within one month of enrolment.

Programme approval involves completion of a research proposal and submission of this to the Research Institute who will arrange a review process.

Assessment is by submission of a thesis followed by a presentation and oral examination.

Applicants for a research degree should have a good honours degree (2:1 or above) or masters degree or equivalent in the relevant subject area. For MSc/MA by Research a good honours degree is required in the appropriate subject.English Language Entry Requirement- Research Graduate SchoolAll International/Overseas Research Degree Applicants for whom English is not their first language* are required to have an English Language qualification with IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or equivalent:IELTS * with a score of 6.0 or more. * The individual tests within IELTS must have a score of no less than 5.5TOEFL * with a score of 87 or more. * Individual scores as follows: Listening 21 (or above) Reading 22 (or above) * Speaking - 23 (or above) Writing - 21 (or above)Please note that the test must have been taken no more than 2 years prior to application. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 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. 60 (Grade C) TOEFL iBT® test: 87 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.