MSc by Research Programme

Royal Agricultural University

Master

In Cirencester

£ 4,100 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Cirencester

  • Duration

    1 Year

Develop your research skills as part of a team investigating key challenges facing the agriculture, land management or equine industries. In addition, you may also attend taught subject classes to update your knowledge and understanding on disciplines related to your study and to further your critical review skills. The programme is completed when you submit your thesis for assessment at the end of the year and defend your research in a viva voce examination. Part-time is available over two years for UK/EU students.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Cirencester (Gloucestershire)
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GL7 6JS

Start date

On request

About this course

This one-year full-time MSc programme includes training in research skills and you will also contribute to monthly discussion seminars on the progress of your study.

- The standard minimum entry requirement will be an Honours degree at upper second level or an equivalent academic qualification from a comparable international institution.
- Mature candidates with significant relevant work experience and lower academic qualifications may also be considered for entry, following personal interview.
- For students whose first language is not English, the University will accept the International English Language Test (IELTS) with a minimum score of 7.0 in all elements.

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Subjects

  • Agricultural Science
  • Agriculture Research
  • Agriculture Technology
  • Environmental Science
  • Plant Science
  • Advanced Biology
  • Biodiversity
  • Botany
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Life Science

Course programme

Structure

The full-time Master of Science by Research programme is a one year research project submitted as a thesis and examined in a viva voce.
  • Full-time – minimum 12 months / maximum 24 months
  • Part-time – minimum 18 months / maximum 36 months

Training

Research students receive training in formulating research enquiries, critical reading, scientific writing, research methodology, statistics (e.g. Genstat, SPSS, NVivo), as well as lecturing skills. Researchers will contribute to internal seminars and present at conferences.

Additional information

UK and EU students

Full-time fees - £4,100 per year

Part-time fees - £2,055 per year (Minimum registration of 2 years)

International students

Full-time fees - £12,000 per year

Please note: Part-time students from non-UK/EU countries are currently unable to enrol on research degrees due to visa regulations.

The tuition fees quoted for 2017 applicants may rise in line with inflation, subject to government policy.

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MSc by Research Programme

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