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Master of Research

Coventry University

  • Coventry, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A one-year research master's in Law completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Law in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Independent research project in Law guided by a supervisor. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Legal Research Assistant
  • Compliance Analyst
  • Paralegal (subject to local rules)

Curriculum

  • Independent research project in Law guided by a supervisor
  • Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
  • And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • An honours degree 2:1 or above (or international equivalent) in any discipline
  • Additional academic criteria: 2:1 UK first degree with 60% in the project element
  • or equivalent with 60% overall module average

Accepted academic background

Minimum 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline with at least 60% in the project element, or equivalent with a 60% overall module average

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component (health
  • TOEFL iBT peace and security
  • IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Research admission requirements at Coventry University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year£16,500 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£4,000 GBP

Program details

CampusCoventry
Faculty or schoolEngineering, Environment and Science
DepartmentDepartment of General Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteCoventry University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Research.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    5 Apr 2027

    142 days left
  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2027

    366 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.