Master of Research (MRes) at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

The online Master of Research (MRes) at Queen Margaret University develops advanced research skills for those pursuing academic or professional research careers and is a stepping-stone towards a PhD. It is delivered online on a full-time or part-time basis, with students choosing their own research topic and working with a supervisor.

Faculty: Postgraduate Research (online) | Duration: Full-time or part-time (online) | Intake: September | Study mode: online | Location: Musselburgh (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught modules cover research methods, literature enquiry and synthesis, foundations of research practice, project proposal and advanced research methods, followed by a 60-credit empirical research project and a 20-credit module on disseminating the findings. Awards available are the MRes (180 credits), PgDip (120 credits) and PgCert (60 credits).

Career pathways

Graduates move into doctoral study (PhD) or research roles in academia, business, government, charities and other organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject that includes preliminary training in research methods, or equivalent. Extensive relevant experience in the subject may be considered instead of the degree. Applicants must agree a research topic and a suitable QMU supervisor and submit a research proposal (maximum 1,000 words) covering proposed supervisor, area of research, context and literature, research aim or question, and potential methods. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0; QMU cannot sponsor Student visas for this online course.

GBP 9,030 a year (2027/28). Online full-time MRes tuition (Scot/RUK/ROI/International). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full-time or part-time (online)

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