MRes Educational Research at University of Stirling

Programme overview

MRes Educational Research builds the skills of a globally aware expert researcher and is designed to meet the ESRC requirements for broad knowledge, practical skills and competencies in educational research. Stirling is in the top 20 UK universities for impact in Education research (REF 2021).

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Society | Duration: MRes full-time: 12 months; part-time: 24 months | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six core taught modules including The Nature of Educational Inquiry, Qualitative Research Design and Quantitative Data Analysis are taken over autumn and spring (double that period part-time), followed by a 15,000-word dissertation (EDRP009). Assignments are around 3,000 words, with creative and digital assessment formats.

Career pathways

The qualification suits those pursuing doctoral study and professionals who commission or use research, valued across a wide range of roles in education and beyond.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second class honours degree or equivalent; applicants without these qualifications but with significant relevant work or life experience are encouraged to apply. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in speaking and listening; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 62 overall with a minimum of 62 in reading and writing and 60 in speaking and listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,050 a year (2026/27). Students from the UK and Republic of Ireland; part time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 10,900 a year (2026/27). International (including EU) students; part time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: MRes full-time: 12 months; part-time: 24 months

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