MRes Humanities and Social Sciences at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Focus your research on one or two areas of humanities that interest you. Choose from one of our projects, or propose your own to study over one or two years. If you work in the social sciences or humanities and want to improve your career prospects or prepare for a PhD, this flexible MRes degree – a postgraduate taught course, featuring a large research project – is the perfect way to achieve your ambitions.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 1 year full-time block delivery; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Research Preparation and Development; Research Project; Research Preparation and Development (Block Taught); Research Project (Block Taught).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in a subject relevant to the proposed subject specialism. Please check the course details online for information about subject specialisms that can be supported. English language requirements. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 5.5. You will be asked to write a short research proposal upon receipt of your application. Read our guidance on submitting your research proposal . Applicants to the Forensic Investigation area of supervision will be invited to attend an interview. September 2027 / January 2028 start. UK qualifications. A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a subject relevant to the proposed subject specialism. English language: IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 5.5.

Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time; 1 year full-time block delivery; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/mres-humanities-and-social-sciences

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