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Course Overview

The Highlights

  • Focus on a subject pathway that matches your interests and ambitions: you can graduate with an MRes in Social Research, Criminal Psychology, Humanities, or Journalism
  • Learn in an inter-disciplinary and research-active environmentT
  • Build advanced research skills through a series of inspirational masterclasses
  • Conduct your own substantial piece of independent research, with support and supervision from influential academic researchers
  • Join our dynamic and supportive postgraduate community and work with influential researchers on collaborative projects
  • Focus on ‘real-world’ research: if you are already in employment, you can relate your studies directly to your professional role
  • Learn how to attract funding for research projects and how to share your findings for maximum impact
  • Benefit from a truly interdisciplinary approach to learning, drawing on best research practice from across the social sciences and humanities
  • Boost your future prospects by building an impressive portfolio of transferable skills in data collection, analysis and critical reflection – using evidence to evaluate and solve problems
  • Prepare for a fulfilling career as a researcher or research manager in academia or public, private and voluntary organisation
  • Gain an excellent platform if you want to progress to a PhD
  • Enjoy the flexibility in your studies – with the chance to take shorter versions of the course leading to a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma.

The Master of Research (MRes) offers a flexible, challenging and inspirational way to develop wide-ranging research and analytical skills and to complete a substantial research project under the supervision of academic experts. You can gain named MRes awards in Social Research, Criminal Psychology, Humanities or Journalism, depending on the subject pathway you choose to take.

In-depth knowledge, enhanced employability

The MRes delivers:

  • A critical awareness of current debates, problems and developments at the forefront of your academic or professional subject specialism
  • A comprehensive understanding of research methods, techniques and originality in research practice
  • Excellent critical thinking, evaluation and analysis skills so that you can test theories and engage in academic debate
  • Enhanced employability so that you are well prepared for higher level professional employment

Entry Requirement 

If you are joining this course directly from undergraduate study, you will need a good honours degree (2:1 or above) and to demonstrate your capacity for research.

If you are joining from professional employment, you will need a good honours degree or evidence of significant professional practice (three years or more) in a relevant field. You could be required to undertake a skills needs analysis to ensure the course is suitable for you.

Fees

Type Full-time Part-time
UK

£6550 for the full course or £730 per 20 credits*

£730 per 20 credits

International/EU

£14700 for the full course

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This information was accurate on : 24/04/2021
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