在本科学习中表现出色的学生不妨在他们特别感兴趣的领域内从事研究项目。每位候选人都被分配了两名基于大学的主管，他们将在该课程的课程和研究部分中提供支持和学术指导。在课程工作阶段，您的主管将协助您尽早准备研究方案，然后在整个研究阶段继续提供指导，直到您的论文得到审查为止。哲学硕士（艺术）可以在18个月的全日制学习中完成，或者在非全日制学习中完成。考生通常会在第一个全日制学期内完成这四个课程的科目。在课程中平均学分是继续学习该计划的研究部分的前提。该时间表考虑到许多学生将在入学期间全职工作或承担其他义务的事实。
Students who have performed exceptionally well in their undergraduate studies may wish to undertake a research project in an area of special interest to them. Each candidate is assigned two university-based supervisors who will provide support and academic guidance throughout the coursework and research components of this program. During the coursework stage, your supervisors will assist with the early preparation of your research proposal and then continue to offer guidance throughout the research phase, and until your thesis is examined. The Master of Philosophy (Arts) can be completed in 18 months of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study. Candidates will usually complete the four coursework subjects within the first full-time semester. An average grade of Credit in the coursework is a prerequisite for proceeding to the research component of the program. The schedule takes into consideration the fact that many students will be working full-time or have other commitments during their enrolment.