MRes Research Methodology in Business & Management at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

Master of Research providing coverage of methodological issues in business research, preparing students for advanced research degrees or research roles in organisations.

Faculty: Strathclyde Business School | Department: Strathclyde Business School | Duration: 12 months full-time (180 credits); part-time over two academic years | Intake: October | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester one: Research Methods, Reviewing literature for Business, Research Philosophy (core). Semester two: Software for Research, Introduction and Advanced Quantitative Methods, Advanced Qualitative Methods, with subject-specific options. Semester three: Research Colloquium, Writing up Postgraduate Research, Research Project (core).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant business or social science subject; strong research dissertation grades may allow entry with a lower classification. Quantitative or econometrics coverage expected for technical subjects such as Accounting and Finance. English language: IELTS (or equivalent SELT) 6.5 with no element below 5.5, or study in English within the last five years. Application requires CV, transcripts, two references (one academic), funding information and a research proposal.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Tuition per year; same rate for Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland Source

International applicants: GBP 22,750 a year (2026/27). Tuition per year Source

Intake: October

Duration: 12 months full-time (180 credits); part-time over two academic years

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