Why QMU ?
Gain advanced research skills , develop your own research project and earn an internationally recognised research qualification .
Our MRes students have successfully applied their enhanced research skills in a variety of fields , including academia , business and government . You could also use the MRes as a step towards your PhD .
Develop your research passions into a fruitful career with the guidance and support of our expert staff .
You can tailor your MRes studies to your particular research interests and to your personal situation . You can study in any subject that we teach and attend online or on campus .
delivered via online learning . There may be opportunities to attend additional tutorials on campus . Students also take an optional module . A major component of this course is the Research Project , which offers you the opportunity to carry out an extensive piece of research , with the expectation of an output suitable for submission to the peer-review process for potential publication , or useful for the student ’ s future career in other ways .
Teaching hours and attendance
Each module that you study will require you to attend additonal classes , either online or on campus , and carry out self-directed , independent work . Your attendance requirements at QMU will depend on the module you are studying and whether you are studying full-time or part-time . For some students it will be possible to complete the course with very modest physical attendance , whilst others may wish to take advantage of QMU ’ s extensive onsite research facilities .
Each taught module will require 120 hours of directed learning , most of which can be done at a time convenient to the student .
Industry links
Depending on your research topic , our team will be able to facilitate engagement with industry / stakeholder groups / professional bodies as necessary .
Careers
The MRes may be the first stage in your academic career . The skills that you will gain are a sound basis to pursue doctoral studies for a PhD award or a career in undertaking research activities in other organisations , relevant to service users , industry or society .
This award may also give you an edge in the competitive job market for professional researchers . Companies , charities and governments are always looking for researchers who can produce work that solves problems and gets measurable results
Modules
Research Methods ( 20 credits )/ Applied Research ( 20 credits )/ Research Project 1 ( 60 credits )/ Research Project 2 ( 60 Credits )/ Optional module ( 20 credits )
The modules listed are correct at time of publication ( September 2020 ) but are subject to change . In the event that modules change , QMU will seek to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there is no detrimental impact on students .
Placement
While there are no formal placements organised as part of the MRes , you can choose to carry your research out in a range of environments including business , industry , workplaces , services , community organisations and charities .
Entry requirements
A first class or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject that includes a preliminary training in research methods , or equivalent . Extensive relevant experience in the subject you wish to research may be considered in lieu of a first class or upper second class honours degree .
International : Where your honours degree has not been studied in English , you will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 and no individual component score below 6.0 .
Other information Exit award : MRes ( 180 credits )
Single module study : Available . Register an an associate student to study single modules in areas of interest . Contact Steve Darling for more information .
Delivery : On campus or online . Taught modules will be delivered using online learning , with the possibility of additional on-site support . Online learning will be supported by video-conferencing based support and tutorials . There is the option to study for this MRes entirely online . The research project may be conducted in either an appropriate laboratory or an applied setting to be agreed between student and supervisor .
Duration : 1 year full-time or min 2.5 years part-time
Start date : September 2021
Application deadline : July 2021 . See pages 153-154 for more information on how to apply .
Class sizes : We expect around 10-15 students to enrol for this course each year .
Fees : See pages 160-161
More information : Dr Steve Darling , Programme Leader ( sdarling @ qmu . ac . uk ) or Admissions ( admissions @ qmu . ac . uk )
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