Course overview
A Masters by Research (M by Res) degree involves undertaking an individual, supervised research project which you will write up as a thesis of up to 40,000 words. You will be examined on your submission and undertake a viva voce. We are committed to nurturing a pipeline of research talent and creating a culture that enables all our researchers to achieve their research ambitions. A Masters by Research programme involves undertaking an individual, supervised research project which you will write up as a thesis of up to 40,000 words. You will be examined on your submission and undertake a viva voce. You will receive guidance and supervision from academics in your discipline area. There are no formal classes to attend but you will have regular research meetings with your supervisory team. Full-time study is normally for one year and part-time study for two years. Please note that if you choose to study by distance rather than on-campus (and this is approved by the university) you may not have access to the full RIDP online.
