MA by Research in Caribbean Studies

Entry requirements

• 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following:

• • Band B
  • IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.

Months of entry

September

Course content

At the start of the academic year, you will be welcomed by our Centre. You will work with your supervisor to create a calendar plan for the year that is bespoke for you and your studies. Through independent research and regular meetings with your supervisor(s) you will develop your research project.

The final goal of the MA by Research is the production of your thesis. You will write 40,000 words (excluding footnotes, bibliography and appendices) on a topic of your choice.

Teaching and learning

You will develop your research project through a combination of independent research and regular meetings with your supervisor(s). The supervisory relationship is at the heart of your research. Your supervisor(s) are experts in their field who will guide you throughout your degree and will agree upon a programme of reading, research and writing with you.

You can ask any academic from our Centre to be your supervisor. See our staff web pagesLink opens in a new window for more details and to see whose research interests align with yours.

Fees and funding

See University website