MRes Art & Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Master by Research within Cardiff Met's university-wide MRes programme, combining an 80-credit taught phase and a 100-credit independent research phase culminating in a substantial research dissertation.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Art & Design | Duration: 18-24 months full time; 36-48 months part time | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught phase: 40 credits of core research modules (Developing Your Research Idea; a quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods research skills module) and 40 credits aligned to the subject area (Preparing for Your Research Project 1 and 2), followed by a 100-credit research phase.

Career pathways

Prepares candidates for PhD or taught doctorate study or research-based employment, with skills in critical thinking, academic writing, research design, methods and ethics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant discipline; candidates with exceptional and extensive management work experience may also be considered. Selection is by application form with CV, degree transcript, module syllabi and prior dissertations, personal statement, a research proposal (maximum 1,500 words) and academic references, followed by an interview. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with minimum 6.5 in Reading and Writing, or equivalent; international applicants cannot bring dependants on this course.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time home Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed; period not stated in the table. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time international Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed. Source

Duration: 18-24 months full time; 36-48 months part time

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