Program Overview
The Research at University of Bedfordshire is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Research programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,996 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Grantham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Research programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Social Research Supported by the Institute of Applied Social Research ASR
- Business and Management Research Supported by the Business and Management Research Institute BMRI (Research in Business Information Systems, Advances in Marketing, Leadership Innovation, Research in Law, Contemporary Accounting, Finance and Economics and English Language (See CRELLA below)
- English Language Research Supported by the Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment CRELLA within the Business and Management Research Institute BMRI
- Computing Research Supported by the Institute for Research in Applicable Computing IRAC
- Education Research Supported by the Institute for Research in Education IREd
- Health Research Supported by the Institute for Health research IHR
- Media, Art and Performance Research Supported by the Research Institute for Media, Arts and Performance RIMAP
- Science Research: Biomedical, Environmental and Technological Supported by the Institute of Biomedical and Environmental Science and Technology iBEST
- Sport and Physical Activity Research Supported by the Institute for Sport and Physical Activity Research ISPAR
- Tourism Research Supported by the Institute for Tourism Research INTOUR
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
You should have a good honours degree (2:1 or above) or masters degree or equivalent in the relevant subject area.
For MSc/MA by Research a good Honours degree (2:2 or above) is required in the appropriate subject.
English Requirements:
IELTS
- with an overall score of 6.0 or more
- The individual tests within IELTS must have a score of no less than 5.5
- Contact address details
- Course interested in
- Research area of interest
- Proposal (2000 word max)
- Curriculum vitae (or resume)
- Passport details (for International applicants)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,996 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,996 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bedfordshire directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Bedfordshire
University of Bedfordshire
Luton, United Kingdom
University of Bedfordshire is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 13 June 2026
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months