This I have to disagree.
For me, no distinction between level of difficulties as it depends on your topic, supervisor attitude, & uni requirements.

I'm doing coursework, my supervisor was an Iranian. Damn painful to work with because he wants it to done HIS way.

So, after 1 year of trying to make it work, I changed topic & supervisor (after appeal because he objected to Dean).
Now happily doing my thesis with new supervisor who's very supportive and expected to publish next month.


I'm in Uniten Bangi, my classes all after working hours which is why I took it, I hate weekend classes


I took full time, 2 years.
Research can start anytime, up to you, if you think you can finish in 1 semester, then good la, but my colleagues who did that all zombie