MRes Agriculture at Aberystwyth University

Programme overview

This MRes places greater emphasis on research than on taught content and is delivered by distance learning. Students complete taught modules and a 120-credit work-based dissertation of about 20,000 words, supporting knowledge exchange between academia and industry. Students may build on the MRes towards a Professional Doctorate.

Department: Department of Life Sciences | Duration: 5 years distance learning (can be completed in 2 to 5 years; most students take about three) | Intake: January, May or September (2027 and 2028 starts) | Location: Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take Research Methods and two optional 12- or 14-week distance learning modules such as Silage Science, Livestock Production Science, Livestock Nutrition, Livestock Health and Welfare, Genetics and Genomics in Agriculture, Plant Breeding or Soil Science, followed by the work-based dissertation. There are no exams; assessment is by coursework and forum discussion, and the research is monitored and assessed.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject or equivalent, subject to agreement with the project supervisor. Non-graduates must have at least 24 months of relevant full-time work experience in an agri-food industry. Employer support for the work-based research is expected. IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. An up-to-date CV is encouraged.

Intake: January, May or September (2027 and 2028 starts)

Duration: 5 years

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