Course SummaryThe Master of Research (MRes) is a flexible programme based around three taught research methods modules, an independent project relating to your specialist subject area, and a Masters thesis (supported through academic tutorials). The supervisory team are all research active within their subject specialisms.The programme promotes collaborative engagement between students and research active academic staff. This engagement has already resulted in a number of research publications.
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Course Summary
The Master of Research (MRes) is a flexible programme based around three taught research methods modules, an independent project relating to your specialist subject area, and a Masters thesis (supported through academic tutorials). The supervisory team are all research active within their subject specialisms.
The programme promotes collaborative engagement between students and research active academic staff. This engagement has already resulted in a number of research publications. It provides an opportunity for individuals from a range of professional and academic backgrounds to gain a critical appreciation of developments in their specialist subject area and to enhance the analytical and research skills necessary to engage in advanced research projects.
The MRes forms an important part of the Higher Degree portfolio of the University. The MRes programme provides a good grounding in the research process and can be used as a stepping stone into Doctoral research.
It provides an opportunity for individuals from a range of professional and academic backgrounds to gain a critical appreciation of developments in their specialist subject area and to enhance the analytical and research skills necessary to engage in advanced research projects. The flexibility of the programme makes it suitable for both those who are experienced practitioners undertaking senior roles, as well as less experienced students looking to lay the foundations for a new career pathway following an undergraduate degree.
The following subject specialisms are available:
- Sport Coaching
- Sport Performance Analysis
- Sport and Health Sciences
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Sport and Leisure Management
- Sport and Public Policy
- Applied Sport Development
- Communication disorders
- Linguistics
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy and Counselling
- Physical Activity and Public Health
- Health and Wellbeing
- Inclusive Physical Education
- Professional Studies
- Socio Cultural Studies in Sport
- Social Sciences
- Criminology
- English Literature
- Journalism
- Business
- Outdoor Education
What might you become?
Your MRes experience with Marjon is customised to reflect your own professional aspirations and increase your potential to progress with your current employer or within the wider sector. The MRes programme also provides a good grounding in the research process and can be used as a stepping stone into Doctoral research.
How will you be taught?
It is anticipated that teaching of the three taught research methods modules will take place on one afternoon per week. Academic tutorials support students with their project work and Masters Thesis. Students have access to the research seminar series and the annual University Learning, Teaching and Research conference.
The project supervisor will have expertise in the chosen area and will provide guidance throughout the process. Where appropriate, a second supervisor will also be involved. In addition to project supervision, research workshops will be offered during the course of the year, when students will be brought together to explore particular research themes and additional electronic resources and tutorial support will be made available as appropriate.
How will you be assessed?
The programme is assessed through a range of methods including essays, reports, research proposals, literature reviews and the Masters Thesis.
