One-year Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Either
(Mode A): A programme, normally of one year's duration, in which the key activity is undertaking research, combined with appropriate training. You must produce a thesis containing research work of merit; or
(Mode B): A programme, normally of one year's duration, of training in research with an emphasis on the acquisition of research skills with one or more research report(s) or a thesis.
Two-year Master of Philosophy (MPhil)/Master of Letters (MLitt)
A programme, normally of two year's duration, in which the key activity is undertaking research, combined with appropriate training. Registered Students must produce a thesis containing original work of merit, worthy of publication. There is a small proportion of research training involved in this programme.
Master of Research (MRes)
The Masters of Research programme provides a structured study programme offering broad research training as a stand alone degree. The MRes programme is normally 1 year (full time) or 2 years (part time). There will be a small number of taught modules involved in this programme, together with one or more research reports or a thesis.
Master of Music (MMus)
A programme, normally of one year's duration, of training in research with an emphasis on the acquisition of research skills. There will be a small number of taught modules involved in this programme and a research project.
Definitions
Thesis – A thesis is a piece of original written work submitted by a student in support of candidature for their chosen degree. A thesis will present the students research and findings in a single cohesive document.
Taught module – A taught module is a section of learning which forms part of the whole of your degree qualification. All degrees with taught elements are divided into modules each of which needs to be passed to achieve overall qualification.
Learned journal – A learned journal is a peer-reviewed academic journal which relates to a single particular area of academic research. Learned journals are one of the main places where original research is initially published.