Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh · Distance learning (full-time)
Master of Research
In this flexible course that can be taken online, you’ll develop professional-standard research skills in the subject of your choice. An MRes can give you a competitive edge in the researcher job market, and is also a valuable stepping stone towards a PhD. You…
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Research and Graduate School · Social sciences
In this flexible course that can be taken online, you’ll develop professional-standard research skills in the subject of your choice. An MRes can give you a competitive edge in the researcher job market, and is also a valuable stepping stone towards a PhD. You can study for a post-nominal award where the specific subject of your degree is named in its title. If you are thinking about a career in academic or professional research, our MRes is an internationally recognised research qualification that you can complete flexibly and without the commitment of a full PhD. This course is also ideal if you want to expand your research knowledge as part of your continuing professional development (CPD).
Getting in
As the university states it
A 1st Class or 2.1 Honours degree in a relevant subject that includes a preliminary training in research methods, or equivalent. Due to the heavy focus on the Research Project, students will need to produce an outline protocol of their intended research project, including a named supervisor who has the expertise to supervise the project, as part of the application process. Applicants must produce a short research proposal and be prepared to discuss this with the Programme Team and potential supervisors. Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the staff profile pages on the QMU website to identify potential supervisors and make contact with them in advance of application. Projects will not be accepted without a suitable supervisor. Applicants are asked to submit a research proposal that includes the following: Area of Research Proposed Research Question Research Aim/Research Question (including primary hypotheses, if appropriate) Context (1-2 page literature review) Proposed methodology, design, participants and analysis Proposed supervisor and outline of contact to date (if any)
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