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MRes - Master of Research
Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
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MRes - Master of Research
Avenue Campus
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
MRes - Master of Research
Avenue Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MRes - Master of Research
Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MRes - Master of Research
Waterfront Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MRes - Master of Research
Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
MRes - Master of Research
Waterfront Campus
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
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Discover mechanisms of evolution, and its impact on modern life, on this Master’s course at the University of Southampton.
You'll learn core skills in research, design, and project management as you conduct your own innovative research on evolution. You’ll be able to work with subject area experts, ranging from biology to computing to philosophy. Together, you’ll explore how we reconstruct the history of organisms, test evolutionary theories, and use evolution to inspire technology.
From an evolutionary perspective, you’ll better understand how organisms are built, function, and interact with the world. You’ll work closely with academics across the University while developing knowledge and transferrable skills in your chosen specialism.
As an MRes student, you’ll dedicate significant time to your research project and less to the classroom.
Through classes and research, you'll form your own perspective on how evolutionary methods contribute to modern interdisciplinary science. You'll investigate subject areas such as:
Besides gaining a firm foundation in evolutionary biology, you’ll learn about new methods, current global challenges, and the latest research topics. These include:
Students need a 2:1 degree. We may also consider 2:2 degrees when discussed with the course lead.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,250 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£26,700 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£26,700 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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