The MSc by Research program can be tailored to each student's individual research needs.

Students will first take an induction course leading to the production of a learning contract with a research supervisor and subsequently develop a research proposal that forms the basis of the rest of their studies. Students will then progress to a period of independent research project-work and complete a project dissertation. Upon successful completion of the MSc, students will have clearly demonstrated their ability to meet the required high levels of technical professionalism.