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MRes - Master of Research
University of Portsmouth
Online
SEP-25
1 year
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MRes - Master of Research
University of Portsmouth
Online
SEP-25
2 years
MRes - Master of Research
University of Portsmouth
Online
SEP-25
1 year
Select a an exam type
Overview
If you work in the social sciences or humanities and want to improve your career prospects or prepare for a PhD, this flexible MRes degree – a postgraduate taught course, featuring a large research project – is the perfect way to achieve your ambitions.
On this course, you'll choose to study within any of the faculty's schools: the School of Education, Languages and Linguistics (SELL), the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) and the School of Area Studies, Sociology, History, Politics, and Literature (SASSHPL).
You'll have the flexibility to choose your learning methods, set your own timetable and specialise in your chosen field. You'll develop your research skills alongside specialist staff, and get a Master's degree without needing to sacrifice your job.
This degree is perfect for progressing your career, and can help you to pursue ambitious new roles, or seek promotion opportunities.
You can choose to study this course over 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time as a campus-based learner or by distance learning.
What you'll experience
On this course you'll:
Focus your research interest in the humanities and social sciences field
Learn to translate your learning into research, such as submitting peer reviewed publications and presentations
Access the University's respected research centres, including CEISR (Centre for European and International Studies Research)
Benefit from the professional training and supervision of our Graduate School
Access all the books and material you'll need in our library, along with electronic resources, including thousands of online ejournals and newspapers
Careers and opportunities
You'll graduate from the MRes Humanities and Social Science degree course with knowledge of research methods, training and skills relevant to your current and future employment, and which will aid your future career progression. You can also choose to continue your academic studies with PhD research.
Work experience and career planning
We'll help you to identify voluntary roles and opportunities that will complement your studies.
When you complete this course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the heritage, teaching, or other related industries.
After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
A minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in a subject relevant to the proposed subject specialism. Please check the course details online for information about subject specialisms that can be supported. You will be asked to write a short research proposal upon receipt of your application. Applicants to the Forensic Investigation area of supervision will be invited to attend an interview.
Students living in
Domestic
£8,200 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)
£8,200 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£7,800 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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