Who Is a Research Master’s For?

Last updated: 6/9/2025

Introduction

🎯 Who Should Consider a Research Master’s?

This route is ideal for:

Academically inclined graduates who want to specialise in a specific topic
Students interested in policy-making, consultancy, or think tanks
Professionals transitioning into data-heavy or analytical careers
Those preparing for a PhD or long-term research-based careers

💡 What’s the Difference Between Taught and Research Master’s?

Taught Master's	Research Master's
MSc, MA	MRes, MPhil
Structured coursework & lectures	Independent study & research project
Regular assessments	Long dissertation or thesis

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🎓 Affordable Universities in the UK for Master’s and Research Master’s (2025)

Here’s a list of budget-friendly UK universities known for quality and affordability:

University	Approx. Fees (Per Year)	Program Type
University of Bolton	£9,000 – £11,000	Master’s & Research
University of Suffolk	£10,000 – £11,500	Master’s
Leeds Trinity University	£10,500 – £12,000	Master’s & Research
University of Cumbria	£10,500 – £12,000	Master’s
University of Chester	£11,000 – £13,000	Master’s & MRes
Teesside University	£10,750 – £13,000	MSc & MRes
University of South Wales	£11,000 – £13,000	Master’s & MPhil
University of the Highlands and Islands	£7,000 – £10,500	MSc & MRes
University of Sunderland	£11,000 – £12,500	MSc
Wrexham University (Glyndŵr)	£10,750 – £12,000	MSc & Research