- Purpose and Importance
- Used to discuss the availability of supervision in the area of research.
- Important for formal application and outlining the research plan.
- Length of the Proposal
- Should be between 2,000–3,500 words or 4-7 pages long.
- Key Components of the Proposal
- Title of the research.
- Background and rationale, including the significance of the research.
- Clear research question(s) with an explanation of the problems and issues to be explored.
- Research methodology outlining the approach and techniques to be used.
- Plan of work & time schedule, detailing stages and timelines for the research and thesis writing.
- Bibliography listing the references.
- Timeframe for Completion
- Full-time study: Research to be completed within three years, with the fourth year for writing up.
- Part-time study: Research to be completed within six years, with writing up by the eighth year.
- Additional Information
- Related pages on fees, funding, and application process.
- Information on research degrees and distance learning options.
Summarized from: How to write your research proposal | University of Westminster, London. (2024, January 16). Retrieved from https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research-degrees/entry-requirements/how-to-write-your-research-proposal