Master of Research

Master of Research is a Masters program taught at University of Cumbria, UK. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Part-time: 2 Years) options.

The University of Cumbria’s MRes (Master of Research) blends independent research with learning activities that develop research methods and professional skills. The programme supports students to design, lead, and communicate research and development projects, contributing new knowledge and aiming to influence practice in a chosen subject area, professional field, or workplace context.

Teaching and assessment use online, at-a-distance learning with Cumbria digital resources and supported communication through learning technology supported by Blackboard interactive learning and repository facilities. The degree is part-time and normally completed within twenty-four months of first registration, including specified taught modules, a research proposal, and supervised independent research. Assessment includes a research portfolio and a 10,000 words research project.

Modules

• Research Methods for Professional Practice (40 credits)
• Project Design, Development and Planning (40 credits)
• Research Project (100 credits)

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Research at University of Cumbria for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Cumbria.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Cumbria as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Research.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

2:1 or above honours degree.

For international applicants who do not have a recent UK degree, a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 overall (with at least 6.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening) or equivalent is required.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate/master-of-research

• Professional researcher in either academic or non-academic environments

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.