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Reasons to study Master's by Research at De Montfort University :

You have the flexibility to manage your own time and study when it suits you best
Our established practitioner and research-based academic staff have a reputation for undertaking world-leading projects; helping you get the very best out of your research project
Benefit from the support and expertise of research supervisors who will meet with you regularly to review your progress
Our research into dried blood spot analysis, helping the treatment of sick newborn babies, was recently shortlisted for the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards
Along with the development of the world’s first artificial pancreas; the aim of which is to improve treatment for those living with diabetes, our leading researchers have exhibited their work on ground-breaking Channel 4 documentaries, as well as overseas in America, at The National Science Museum in London, and to Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness Prince Edward during their visits to DMU

Other leading research projects include: developing a skin cancer detection tool, assessing the levels of toxins in rice and examining surgical site infections

Potential Careers:

The Master's by Research MA/MSc programme from De Montfort University will help you to develop and enhance the skills and knowledge required to conduct research in an area of interest to you. If you’re thinking about doing a PhD, it will also provide you with the opportunity to explore whether you enjoy independent study.
Your research can be tailored to your chosen career path, and if you are in employment it may also act as an opportunity to gain a better understanding of a topic related to your workplace.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intellectual Property Rights and Ethics
Planning and Managing Research
Preparing for your viva
Literature Searching and Reference
Management, Health and Safety in laboratories (for those students who are laboratory-based) and;
Presentation of Research Data and Participation in Analytical Discussion

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Patent & Intellectual Property Law Educational Research Literature View 229 other Masters in Literature in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Normally a minimum of a 2:1 or first class Honours degree (or equivalent)
Relevant experience may be needed for some projects You will be required to prepare a research proposal, approximately three pages long that sets out your research aims context and intended methods
You will then be interviewed by two members of staff and, if successful in your application, be assigned two supervisors

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15500 GBP / year

≈ 15500 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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