MRes Technologies at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A Master by Research in Technologies within Cardiff Met's university-wide MRes, combining an 80-credit taught phase with a 100-credit independent research project. Named exit awards are available in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Science, Engineering and Robotics, subject to available modules.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Technologies | Duration: 18-24 months full time; 36-48 months part time | Intake: 2027 | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught phase: Developing Your Research Idea, one research skills module (quantitative, mixed methods or qualitative), and two modules each of Developing Subject-specific Knowledge or Preparing for Your Research Project. Research phase: a 100-credit research project submitted as a thesis (up to 20,000 words) or 1-2 manuscripts and assessed by viva voce. The exit point is the PGCert in Research Principles (60 credits).

Career pathways

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

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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 be considered. Application with CV, degree transcript, module syllabi, prior dissertations, personal statement, research proposal (maximum 1,500 words) and academic references, followed by interview. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in Reading and Writing, or equivalent; international applicants cannot bring dependents 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

Intake: 2027

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

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