Management, MRes at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

The MRes Management is a one-year full-time research degree at the Preston Campus, delivered in-person or blended. Students carry out an independent research project on a management challenge in their organisation or sector, supported by an academic supervisor. It prepares professionals for senior management, consultancy and strategic roles and provides a foundation for doctoral study.

Faculty: School of Business | Duration: 1 year | Intake: September 2026, January 2027, May 2027, September 2027, January 2028, May 2028 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules cover Designing and Conducting Research, Perspectives in Business and Management Research and Research in Action, culminating in a major independent research project. Assessment is by a research portfolio (proposal, literature review, methodology design, data analysis and final report) rather than exams.

Career pathways

Business analyst, project or operations manager, account or client services lead, innovation or change manager, business consultant, entrepreneur or start-up founder, research analyst or policy advisor, graduate trainee in leadership, consultancy or business development; also a foundation for doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or learning in a related field; applications are considered on their merits. A research proposal in report format on a topic connected to the programme of study is required. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0. Ghanaian applicants may enter with a lower GPA plus a Postgraduate Diploma (Ghanaian Pre-Masters) or a Higher National Diploma plus a Postgraduate Diploma, with IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5) or WAEC/WASSCE English grade C6 as the standard English route.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,950 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027, May 2027, September 2027, January 2028, May 2028

Duration: 1 year

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