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Study Details: MA by Research 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July.
An MA by Research in Welsh enables you to undertake a substantial project rooted in your own Welsh passions and interests.
It offers you a respected MA qualification in specialist areas where taught programmes are not offered, and gives the experience of a substantial research degree, without committing to a PhD.
Your project will take one year full-time or two years part-time.
You will submit a thesis of up to 40,000 words, demonstrating original research with a significant contribution to the subject. This is followed by an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination, or viva).
MA by Research – You should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) in Welsh or a related subject or hold relevant work experience.
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more.
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries for both taught and research courses to help you fund your study.
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