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Master of Research

Canterbury Christ Church University

  • Canterbury, 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

  • Honours degree plus a research proposal form uploaded with the application
  • The minimum class is not stated on the pages read
  • Additional academic criteria: Not specified (research proposal and supervisor
  • Honours degree).

Accepted academic background

Honours degree plus a research proposal and form uploaded with the application

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each) for MA by Research in American Studies

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the Research in MA or MSc by Research admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,000 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusCanterbury Campus
Faculty or schoolAcademic Unit Not Confirmed
DepartmentAcademic Unit Not Confirmed
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship notePotential Canterbury Christ Church University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Research in MA or MSc by Research. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    18 Jun 2027

    216 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.