MRes Journalism at Bangor University

Programme overview

MRes offering in-depth practice-based, empirical or critical research into the process and product of professional writing, working towards a practice-based portfolio or an independently researched piece of work, supervised by specialist professional staff.

Department: School of Creative Studies and Media | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught modules in Media, Culture and Creativity Theory and Research Methods, followed by an MRes Humanities Dissertation on a self-chosen topic that may be specific to one culture or comparative.

Career pathways

Prepares self-reflective practitioners for project development in the creative industries and provides a basis for further academic study. Past graduates have worked in broadcasting and filmmaking, advertising/PR, games development and tourism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good 2:1 honours degree or industry-equivalent experience; an excellent first degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical/industrial experience and demonstrated ability to work independently on a self-directed project. International applicants whose first language is not English or Welsh: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0, or equivalent.

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply

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