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A Master of Arts by Research (MAR) in the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science enables you to conduct independent research at the Masters level. For numerous students, this serves as an ideal foundation for pursuing a PhD. You'll investigate and compose a thesis of roughly 30,000 words on a topic you select. Through personalized one-on-one guidance, you'll receive the necessary support to complete a project tailored to your objectives. This postgraduate research program offers the chance to delve into and make meaningful contributions to a field you're enthusiastic about, while also honing advanced skills for a fulfilling and influential career.
Our institution ranks among the UK's leading academic departments in this discipline, boasting ten permanent faculty members along with several fixed-term staff, plus a diverse community of international postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers. We warmly welcome new members, who soon experience our blend of academic rigor and collaborative camaraderie, complemented by extensive library, archival, and object collections that enhance both teaching and research endeavors.