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An alternative to a PhD or MPhil is the Master by Research (MRes) degree, which will offer you the opportunity to study a small number of relevant taught modules and to complete a substantial dissertation in a specified subject area.
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 (20-30,000 word) 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 without any longer term objective.
We currently offer the following MRes courses:
- Applied Sciences
- Archaeology
- Arts and Media
- Biological Sciences: Cell and Molecular Biology pathway
- Biological Sciences: Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology pathway
- Biological Sciences: Wildlife Behaviour and Conservation pathway
- Clinical Sciences and Nutrition (subject to validation)
- English
- Gender Studies
- History
- Medical Science
- Modern Languages
- Psychology
- Storytelling