
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Social and Political Science MScR at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research master’s programme for students preparing to undertake doctoral-level research in social or political science. It combines structured research training with an independent research project supported by a supervisor. The programme is available full time for one year or part time for two years , beginning in September 2027. Research interests may include African Studies, Global Health Policy, International ...
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The University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom
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The University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for the MScR Scottish Ethnology , a postgraduate research programme beginning in September 2027. The programme is designed for students who want to undertake an independent research project in Scottish ethnology, traditional and popular culture, folklore, heritage, and ethnographic practice. Students develop research skills through methods training, two 5,000-word research assignments, and a supervised 20,000-word dissertation. Research inter...
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University of Edinburgh
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The University of Edinburgh is inviting applications for a full-time MSc by Research in Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences , based at the Moray House School of Education and Sport on the Holyrood Campus in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This one-year postgraduate research degree begins in September 2027 and involves an independent, sustained research project culminating in either a 30,000-word dissertation or a portfolio of smaller projects. Students receive supervision while planning, co...
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University of Edinburgh
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University of Edinburgh MScR in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies (Hispanic Studies) This postgraduate research master's programme is designed for students who want to complete an independent research project in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American studies. It can serve as preparation for a PhD or as a stand-alone qualification for careers requiring advanced research, language, analytical and critical-thinking skills. Students complete research-methods training, two 6,000-word res...
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University of Edinburgh
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The University of Edinburgh offers a Materials and Processes MScR, a postgraduate research master's programme based at the Institute for Materials and Processes within the School of Engineering. It is available full-time over one year or part-time over two years, with multiple start dates and study at the King's Buildings campus in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The programme is suitable for students seeking specialist research training in materials science, materials processing, chemical engineerin...
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Study Linguistics at MSc by Research level at the University of Edinburgh. This postgraduate research programme allows students to specialise in an area of linguistics while taking selected taught courses and developing advanced research skills. The programme is offered full time for one year or part time for two years, with a September 2027 start. Students develop an independent research project and dissertation with one-to-one supervision, supported by research-methodology training and access ...
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The University of Edinburgh
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The University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for its Japanese MScR, a postgraduate research master’s programme beginning in September 2027. The programme is offered full-time for one year or part-time for two years. This MScR is designed for students who want to undertake an independent research project in Japanese studies. Students complete research-skills and methods training, two supervised 6,000-word research assignments, and a supervised 15,000-word dissertation. The programme can ...
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University of Edinburgh
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The University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for its Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) MScR , a postgraduate research master's beginning in September 2027. Students may study full time for one year or part time for two years, with part-time study available only to applicants who do not require a Student visa. The programme is designed for independent research in Islamic and Middle Eastern studies and develops advanced research methods, academic writing and dissertation skills. S...
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Integrative Neuroscience MScR at the University of Edinburgh is a full-time, 1-year postgraduate research programme for students interested in neuroscience , biological and biomedical sciences , cognitive neuroscience , neurodegeneration , and related research methods. The programme is based in the Edinburgh Medical School at the University of Edinburgh and is designed for students preparing for a PhD or a research-focused career. It combines taught neuroscience training with substantial researc...
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University of Ulster
United Kingdom
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Ulster University is advertising a fully funded PhD opportunity in family-centred cancer care . The project explores how best to support families with children who are neurodivergent or have special educational needs when a parent or significant adult caregiver has cancer. The successful candidate will join an established 16-year programme of research and help develop evidence-based resources and an intervention designed with families and health and social care professionals. Research activities...
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University of Southampton
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PhD opportunity at the University of Southampton in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and medical image analysis . The project, Artificial intelligence techniques for illness detection by using MRI , focuses on developing AI methods to detect hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) in newborn babies by analysing MRI / Susceptibility Weighted Images (SWIs) . The aim is to identify brain injury earlier than the current clinical practice and to help clinicians target early ...
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University of East Anglia
United Kingdom
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PhD opportunity at the University of East Anglia in collaboration with the JIC/Le lab, focused on bacteriology , genetics , genomics , bioinformatics , ecology , and marine biology . The project investigates how bacterial hosts control domesticated viral machines called gene transfer agents (GTAs) to drive horizontal gene transfer in marine environments. The work centers on Ruegeria pomeroyi DSS-3 and marine Roseobacter communities, asking how GTA production is regulated, what ecological signals...
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Estimated costs in United Kingdom.
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![]() University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | £5.1k $6,500/yr |
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | £948 $1,200/yr |
![]() Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | £474 $600/yr |
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | £758 $960/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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University of Oxford
United Kingdom
Exercise Physiology
Statistics
Physical Activity
Sedentary Behavior
Medical Science
Has grant
Lecturer in Bioscience
Keele University
United Kingdom
Obstetrics And Gynecology
Immunology
Cancer Biology
Endometrial Cancer
Cancer Therapy
Professor of Global Paediatric & Adolescent Infectious Diseases
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
United Kingdom
Maternal And Child Health
Global Health
Women's Health
Infectious Disease
Malaria Epidemiology
Has grant
University of Sheffield
United Kingdom
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Medical Science
Rare Disease
Exome Sequencing
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Medical Science
Rare Disease
Genomic
Associate Professor in Genetic and Genomic Counselling
University of Surrey
United Kingdom
Biostatistics
Health Economics
Medical Science
Cohort Study
Down Syndrome Research

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The Al Ghurair STEM Scholars Program supports high-achieving Arab students to pursue STEM study at partner universities, with scholarship funding and student support services.

The National Overseas Scholarship supports eligible Indian students from specified disadvantaged communities to pursue Master's or PhD study abroad in selected fields.
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