Masters by Research Creative Arts
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
A University of Hertfordshire Masters research degree is an internationally recognised degree signifying achievement in research. Whereas an MA/MSc is a taught, modular programme, a Masters by Research is a programme of research and skills development negotiated with your supervisors and based on your own research proposal. The Masters by Research degree may be undertaken in full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 year) modes in any Creative Arts discipline that the School engages with and for which we have appropriately qualified supervisory staff.
In the School of Creative Arts, we have a wide range of expertise in historical and theoretical research, as well as in practice-led/practice-based research, relating to fine and applied arts, film, media and TV studies, interior and architectural
Key highlights
- Internationally recognised research degree signifying achievement in research
- Research programme based on your own research proposal
- Research and skills development negotiated with your supervisors
- Open to any Creative Arts discipline with qualified supervisory staff
- Supports historical, theoretical and practice-led or practice-based research
- Expertise spans fine and applied arts, film, media and TV studies
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include appropriate discipline; or above
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Researcher
- Practising artist
- Arts curator
- Film and media producer
- Interior designer
- Doctoral researcher
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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