研究硕士（MSc）使您可以进行一年（全日制）研究学位。它包含很少或没有正式的授课内容。与更深入的博士课程相比，这种类型的研究使您有机会在较短的时间内探索研究主题。研究型硕士的学生选择一个特定的项目进行研究，并且与教授型硕士课程相比，他们的工作具有更大的独立性。预计您将按照批准的计划开展工作，该计划将在您开始学习的前几个月与您的主管一起制定。在进行研究项目的同时，您还将有机会通过参加培训课程和活动来发展自己的研究技能。在项目结束时，您以大约25,000个单词的简短论文的形式写下您的发现，然后将对其进行检查。
A Master's by Research (MSc) allows you to undertake a one year (full-time) research degree. It contains little or no formal taught component. This type of study gives you the chance to explore a research topic over a shorter time than a more in-depth doctoral programme.<br><br>Research Master's students choose a specific project to work on and have a greater degree of independence in their work than is the case with a taught Master's course.<br><br>Youll be expected to work to an approved programme which you will develop in conjunction with your supervisor within the first few months of starting your studies. Whilst undertaking the research project you will also have the opportunity to develop your research skills by taking part in training courses and events.<br><br>At the end of the project you write up your findings in the form of a short thesis of around 25,000 words, which will then be examined.<br><br>On successful completion, you will be awarded your degree and if you have enjoyed this taste of research you may then decide to apply for the full research doctoral degree (PhD).