Research Proposal Guidelines

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