Programme structure

The programme involves two semesters of teaching followed by an individual research project.

The full-time MSc lasts for 12 months from September to the end of August in the following year. To be awarded an MSc you must complete the coursework and a dissertation.  

The taught courses are worth a total of 120 credit points and are assessed mainly by essays and written work. Provided you achieve the required standard, you will proceed to a period of individual research from May to August, resulting in a final dissertation worth a further 60 credits.

This degree is also available to study part-time. The part-time MSc lasts 24 months.

You will take several courses across two semesters of teaching, including two compulsory courses and a range of optional courses.

You will undertake a research project and produce a dissertation which is submitted on an assigned date in mid-August.