by Research in Humanities

At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to demonstrate:
1. a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of their academic discipline or field of study;
2. a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship;
3. originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their discipline;
4. an ability to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in their discipline;
5. an ability to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses.

Students will have a good degree in a relevant subject field. All applicants must submit an initial research proposal upon which the learning contract can be agreed as a condition of admission.
Sample research proposal - English Literature
Students whose first language is not English must have IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL 650-700) or a Cambridge ESOL Proficiency Pass at Grade C or above.
For students applying from Wales, Scotland, Ireland and the rest of Europe, we gladly accept equivalent qualifications.
Offers are subject to approval of a research proposal.