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Master of Research
Canterbury Christ Church University
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
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
- 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
| Campus | Canterbury Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Department | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Potential 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.
The next deadline is 18 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £17,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each) for MA by Research in American Studies.

