A Masters by Research programme allows graduates to expand their expertise and develop a capacity to work at the forefront of their chosen field. Masters students learn to apply knowledge, understanding and problem-solving abilities in new or unfamiliar contexts related to their chosen field, demonstrating an ability to integrate knowledge, handle complexity and formulate judgements at the cutting edge. The duration of study is normally two academic years full-time.
The final submission for a Masters by Research award normally entails:
1. By practice – a combined submission of
(i) a body of practical work,
(ii) a 5,000 word text or two 2,500 word texts.
2. By written thesis only – a written text of 35,000 to 45,000 words.
Research training, supervision and support processes available to Masters students include:
* Regular dynamic research seminars where staff and students share experience.
* Access to exchange programmes, visiting scholars and practitioners.
* Annual events where graduate students present work-in-progress.
* Access to cross-institutional collaborations and multidisciplinary research teams.
* Training in appropriate research methods.
Masters by Research subject areas include:
* MA in Design: Ceramics, Glass and Metals; Fashion and Textiles; Industrial Design and Visual Communication.
* MLitt in Education: Opportunities to conduct research into art and design education, practice, pedagogy and policy.
* MFA in Fine Art: Fine Print; Media; Painting and Sculpture.
* MLitt in Visual Culture: Opportunities to conduct research in the history, theory and criticism of art, design, visual and material culture.