The MSc will take you between two and two and half years of full-time study or up to four years part time. In the first year of your MSc you'll take several?courses?related to your specialist subject area. Next, you'll carry out in-depth supervised research for 12?15 months and write a thesis. During your studies you might also author publications for peer-reviewed journals.

To do an MSc you'll need a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field, with an average grade of B+ or higher in your subject area. You may also be able to qualify for entry if you have appropriate work or other experience.