Overview

As a master's level student in this Masters by Research (Humanities) programme at Liverpool Hope University, you will research and produce a 150 credit (35,000 word) dissertation under the supervision of a research active academic in your area of specialism. You will undertake a skills-based module to develop advanced research, critical thinking and writing skills to support your independent research. You will grow as a scholar, feed your interests and hone skills valuable in the workplace.

Careers

The Masters by Research (Humanities) attracts ongoing interest and offers the opportunity to grow our PGR community. There is interest from subjects like Creative Writing, History Politics, English, TPRS etc; colleagues have noted interest from undergraduate students in furthering their studies to postgraduate level. This programme, along with the MA in English Literature and Creative Writing, means students can continue studying at Hope rather than moving elsewhere.

As the programme incorporates a wide number of disciplines, the postgraduate opportunities are varied but include PhD and other research degrees; a route to publication for creative practitioners; journalism; heritage industries; curatorial work; ministry; charitable organisations; policy and planning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Research Skills Module

Dissertation Module

Quantitative and Qualitative Methodologies

Independent Research

Data Sourcing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 27 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-20 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 93 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a minimum of a Second-Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification is required.
For students whose first language is not English there is a language requirement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17325 GBP / year

≈ 17325 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8550 GBP / year

≈ 8550 GBP / year

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Liverpool

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