MRes Masters by Research

The Masters by Research provides you with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and research skills that are essential foundations for further research and an academic career, while also being advantageous in relation to a range of other career pathways. Covering both practical and theoretical aspects, the focus is on acquiring the knowledge and skills to design, conduct, evaluate and disseminate your own research. You will also acquire a range of skills that are highly sought after by employers, including the advanced ability for critical thought.

The Masters by Research has been designed to suit candidates from a range of backgrounds and disciplines. It is particularly suitable if you aspire to a research-based career or as preparation for undertaking a PhD.

You will produce a research dissertation. A research training and development programme will help you towards this goal.

Compulsory research training sessions will cover aspects of research design, research data management and research project management. These sessions will enable you to identify, evaluate and construct arguments, design research questions, and make a contribution to knowledge. Ethics, values and equality in research will also be considered.

You will also be required to select six further sessions from a range of options focusing on methodological considerations in the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities.

There are three ways you can apply:

1. Apply online:

If you are a prospective student and want to study a taught master’s degree, masters by research degree, postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma, you will usually need to apply directly online to Edge Hill University.

Please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/study/apply/ which is categorised by academic department, the links will take you to the relevant application information for all of those programmes where you need to apply directly to Edge Hill University.

If you want to join a PGCE or PGDE at Edge Hill University, you will need to apply through the apply for teacher training service on GOV.UK.

Please note, applications to undergraduate initial teacher training programmes are made through UCAS and not GOV.UK. 

2. Via one of our agents or partners:

Our agent or partner will support you in making your application to Edge Hill University. Our agents and partners have had lots of experience helping people to apply to us and they will be able to guide you and make sure that you have included all the documents that we will need. Once you have submitted the application form and all the supporting documentation to our agent or partner they will send them to us.

To find your nearest representative please visit the “Find your country” (change link) page.

3. Apply direct:

If you have difficulty accessing apply online then please contact the admissions office for guidance.

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