Applying for MRes Research Degrees
Programme structures for the Master by Research vary slightly between disciplines, and feature between two and four 20-credit taught modules and a 100-140 credit (10-30,000 words, depending on discipline) dissertation. Therefore, the main focus of the Master by Research is on a research project in your chosen discipline, which will be related to the areas of expertise available within the University.
Students typically choose a Master by Research course because it offers the following:
- An opportunity to develop their subject in greater depth
- A broader experience of research than most other Masters programmes
- Improved employment prospects and opportunities to acquire transferable skills
The Master by Research course is suitable for you if you wish to study prior to commencing on a PhD course (for which the Master by Research provides excellent preparation), or if you simply wish to undertake a significant research project to fulfil personal interests.
We currently offer the following MRes courses:
- Applied Science (Natural Sciences and Engineering)
- Archaeology
- Arts & Media
- Biological Sciences
- Clinical Sciences and Nutrition
- English
- Gender Studies
- History
- Medical Science
- Modern Languages
- Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Storytelling
If you are considering an application to Biological Sciences, please contact the programme team for further advice.
