MRes Humanities at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The MRes Humanities combines specialist research-methods training with an independent research project of the student's own design under a dedicated supervisor, across disciplines in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences including communications, media, literature, film, history, law, linguistics, philosophy, politics and religion.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 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

Two semesters (mid-September to late December, and January to the end of May) with a summer dissertation period: a research preparation module (5,000-6,000 word assignment), a dissertation preparation module with five supervisions, research skills training through Arts Graduate Training, and the dissertation.

Career pathways

Prepares for doctoral research or careers in the public sector and charity, education, marketing, media and PR, publishing and journalism, business and HR, and banking and finance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. A research proposal of a maximum of 1,500 words is required with the application. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate or relevant work or life experience are encouraged to apply. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; PTE Academic 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL iBT (taken before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking, or (from 21 January 2026) 4 overall with no band below 4.

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: Full-time: 12 months; part-time: 24 months

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