Master of Research (MRes): Fees & Entry Requirements at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK

Master of Research (MRes)
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

UK

About this course

What will I learn?

The Master of Research (MRes) is for those pursuing a career in academic or professional research. It is also suitable for individuals who would like to develop research skills within their professional field as part of their continuing professional development (CPD).An MRes can give you a competitive edge in a research and evaluation-orientated job market and is a valuable stepping-stone towards a PhD. In this course, you will gain advanced research skills, develop and carry out our own research project and earn an internationally recognised research qualification. You can study for the MRes full-time or part-time.This course is delivered online with a combination of asynchronous activities, materials tasks and synchronous teaching and research supervision.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£8,600.00 (9,37,023) per year
Accommodation (Standard Room) - £145 per week

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected September 2026

Venue

Online

Queen Margaret University Drive,

Musselburgh,

Edinburgh,

EH21 6UU, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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