MRes Management at University of Manchester

Programme overview

The MRes programme is designed to meet the research training needs of students who intend to continue their postgraduate studies and complete a PhD but either do not have any postgraduate experience or have postgraduate degrees that are deemed to provide insufficient research training. Other types of students (e.g. those who wish to pursue a career as researchers in business and management consultancies) might be interested in completing the MRes.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: Alliance Manchester Business School | Duration: 12 Months [Full-Time] / 24 Months [Part-Time] | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MRes programme is organised into 4 subject-specific pathways, dependent on the Academic Division of the supervisor, the nature of the research topic, and your prior experience. Available pathways are: Accounting and Finance Innovation Management and Policy Management Sciences and Marketing People, Management and Organisations All course units - foundation, research methods and subject specific - are delivered by experienced academics and researchers with international reputation in their respective areas of expertise.

Career pathways

The MRes programme can be awarded in its own right and provides advanced research training that prepares graduates for PhD study as well as careers in organisations specialising in research, data collection, analysis, and evidence-based decision-making. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help support you with your goals for the future.

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Application information

Entry requirements

- Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent) Professional qualifications other than a Bachelor's Degree and/or relevant and appropriate experience may be taken into account for entry to an MRes programme. English language: IELTS test minimum scores - 7.0 overall, 6.5 other sections. Interview: As part of the offer making process, applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,700 a year (2027/28). MRes (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 23,100 a year (2027/28). MRes (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 Months [Full-Time] / 24 Months [Part-Time]

Apply through the official page: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapply/

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