Media and Culture MRes
University of Worcester
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MRes - Master of Research

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MRes - Master of Research

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SEP-26

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This is a unique opportunity for you to work with national and international experts in Media and Culture while, at the same time, developing yourself as an expert in the field.One of very few such courses in the UK, this MRes will enable you to acquire fundamental research skills while carrying out a major research project of your choice. The MRes offers an ideal bridge to further postgraduate study (e.g. a PhD) or to acquire, transferable employer-related skills.Key featuresA bridge from ...Read more

This is a unique opportunity for you to work with national and international experts in Media and Culture while, at the same time, developing yourself as an expert in the field.One of very few such courses in the UK, this MRes will enable you to acquire fundamental research skills while carrying out a major research project of your choice. The MRes offers an ideal bridge to further postgraduate study (e.g. a PhD) or to acquire, transferable employer-related skills.Key featuresA bridge from undergraduate to postgraduate studyDevelop advanced research skills (e.g. in areas such as literature review and research methods)Work with national and international experts in your fieldCarry out a major research project in a topic of your choiceAcquire transferable skills in areas such as project planning and management, time management, research and data analysis, digital literacy and report writing

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62/279
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20 Jan 25

Is a good university. The ties are spread out across the city without being inaccessible. There are areas which require improvement, such as awareness of facilities that are..Read more

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Entry requirements

You will normally be expected to have: A First or Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) Degree, or equivalent award, in Media and Culture or a related subject and/or. Appropriate research or professional experience, which can be verified by evidence of achievement. This includes, for example, research related experience in the media/cultural industries, social media, PR and advertising, environmental organisations or groups, or work for a government organisation, NGO, Arts studio, museum, etc.

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£9,450 per year

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£9,450 per year

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£17,900 per year

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Alice
20 Jan 25
Media and Culture MRes
Is a good university. The ties are spread out across the city without being inaccessible. There are areas which require improvement, such as awareness of facilities that are...
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11 Jan 23
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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Located in a historic cathedral city in the West Midlands and only 45 minutes from Birmingham, the University of Worcester is home...

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University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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