MA by Research
About the MA by research
If you have a longstanding interest or connections in a particular legal field, possibly related to your occupation or other significant experience, then an MA by Research may be suitable for you.
Duration
- Full-time: one year.
- Part-time: two years.
Structure
This type of study works through close one-to-one supervision, tailored specifically to the needs of the project and the student. You research and write a thesis of approximately 30,000 words on a subject of your choice. The School offers no broad research training for students that register for this degree. MA by Research candidates are not eligible for transfer to MPhil or PhD.
Postgraduate Admissions
School of Law
University of Leeds
LS2 9JT
Tel: 0113 343 7573
Fax: 0113 343 2452
email: lawpgadm@leeds.ac.uk
Brian Hogan Scholarship
The School of Law has a scholarship available for students wishing to undertake a project in the fields of either Criminal Justice or Criminal Law for a one year research MA.
For more information, please see Funding and scholarships.