During your postgraduate study, you'll undertake a research project of your choice in the humanities, social sciences or creative arts.

You will make a valuable contribution to social knowledge, and improve your job prospects with professional skills that are sought after by employers in the sector.

This course requires a thesis on an approved subject, carried out under the supervision of both your principal supervisor and co-supervisor.

Our lecturers are renowned in their respective industries and draw on their wealth of experience to bring their teaching to life. They will also share their insights on managing research projects, presenting papers to international conferences and publishing academic journals and books.

Upon graduation, you’ll have gained advanced knowledge in one or more disciplines and will have the technical, creative and intellectual skills for further study of a PhD or professional doctorate, or to pursue work as a research assistant.

Career opportunities include:

• management-level positions in industry or government
• research in government laboratories, research institutions or in industry
• commissioning editor for a specialist academic journal
• presenting at conferences
• employment with a university conducting research
• visiting key international research institutes.