Program Overview

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Overview

A Master of Science (MSc) by Research allows you to undertake a one-year (full-time) research degree. It contains little or no formal taught component. This type of study gives you the chance to explore a research topic over a shorter time than a more in-depth doctoral programme.

Key Information

Entry requirements

The normal level of attainment required for entry is:

• A Master’s degree or an honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.
• If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum of IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

Start dates

1 October 2025 12 January 2026 20 April 2026

Application deadlines

• For September 2025: 13 June 2025 for International and Scholarship Students 04 July 2025 for Home Students
• For October 2025: 13 June 2025 for International and Scholarship Students 04 July 2025 for Home Students
• For January 2026: 17 October 2025 for International and Scholarship Students 14 November 2025 for Home Students
• For April 2026: 23 January 2026 for International and Scholarship Students 20 February 2026 for Home Students

Duration

1 years full-time
2 years part-time

Teaching and Assessment

As a minimum you can expect to meet with your supervisors at least once a month (once every two months for part-time students). In practice you may meet with your supervisors more frequently. This time should include at least an hour of one-to-one supervision with each student.

Self-directed study is to be agreed in liaison with you and your supervisor. Self-directed study and supervision time should equate to 35 hours per week (for full-time research degrees).

Fees and Finance

Tuition fees - full-time

In 2025/26 the full-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate researchers will be £5,050.

Tuition fees - part-time

In 2025/26 the part-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate researchers will be £2,525.

Why choose Huddersfield?

There are many reasons to choose the University of Huddersfield and here are just three of them:

1. Our staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates, who have higher degrees, and hold teaching qualifications.
2. £36,101.44 is the average salary of our postgraduates fifteen months after graduating.
3. 97% of our postgraduate students go on to work and/or further study within fifteen months of graduating.

THE Impact Rankings

We currently hold the following THE Impact Rankings:

• 6th out of 796 global institutions for reduced inequalities in the THE Impact Rankings
• 45th out of 850 global institutions for decent work and economic growth
• 50th out of 745 global institutions for peace, justice, and strong institutions

World leading

Our researchers carry out work that makes a real difference to people's lives:

• We are in the top 50 UK universities for Research Power.
• Three quarters of all our research is world leading and internationally excellent.
• Over 60% of our research environment was classified as world leading and internationally excellent, especially in Music, Biological Sciences, Architecture and Built Environment, Social Work and Social Policy, History and Communication and Media Studies.

Researcher Environment

Our postgraduate researchers contribute to our thriving research culture at Huddersfield, in return we provide an experience that enhances your potential and inspires you to think big and become a globally competitive researcher.

Student support

At the University of Huddersfield, you'll find support networks and services to help you get ahead in your studies and social life. Whether you study at undergraduate or postgraduate level, you'll soon discover that you're never far away from our dedicated staff and resources to help you to navigate through your personal student journey.