Humanities and Social Sciences MRes
University of Portsmouth
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MRes - Master of Research

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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, youll choose to study within any of the facultys schools: the School of Education and Sociology (SES), the School of Languages and Applied Linguistics (SLAL) and the School of Area Studies, History, Politics, and Literature ...Read more

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 and Sociology (SES), the School of Languages and Applied Linguistics (SLAL) and the School of Area Studies, History, Politics, and Literature (SASHPL). 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.

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84/279
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Diana
25 Feb 25

The facilities and amazing staff members make this University the best place. The career guidance centre does not meet all our requirements and follow up needed for volunteer..Read more

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Shameel
20 Feb 25

The University of Portsmouth, in my experience, presents a somewhat nuanced picture. Academically, the institution maintains a commendable standard, particularly in its research..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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.

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£9,400 per year

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Accommodation 104- 182 Weekly cost

£9,400 per year

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Accommodation 104- 182 Weekly cost

£17,200 per year

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Diana
25 Feb 25
Humanities and Social Sciences MRes
The facilities and amazing staff members make this University the best place. The career guidance centre does not meet all our requirements and follow up needed for volunteer...
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Shameel
20 Feb 25
Humanities and Social Sciences MRes
The University of Portsmouth, in my experience, presents a somewhat nuanced picture. Academically, the institution maintains a commendable standard, particularly in its research...
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a small and lively island city that contains everything students need....

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University House, Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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