MRes - Faculty of Media, Science & Technology Bournemouth University (BU)
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRes | On-Campus | Full-time, Part-time | 12 - 36 months | April, September, January | £5250 year per | £21000 year per |
- UK, ROI & CI: £5,250 per year (library-based and laboratory-based)
- Int'l: £21,000 per year (library-based), £26,250 per year (laboratory-based)
- Part-time students: You will be charged a proportion of the full-time fee according to how much you study during the year.
- Fees are based on 2026/2027 entry
Course overview
A Master’s by Research (MRes) course allows you to embark upon a research degree by undertaking a research project at Master's level which will be assessed via submission of a thesis and a viva voce.
This course allows you to explore a specific research question that interests you and by undertaking this degree within our Faculty of Media & Communication you’ll have access to leading academics and BU's technical facilties and information resources.
You will also be part of BU's wider postgraduate community and have access to the suite of research, professional and personal training offered through the Doctoral College and your Academic faculty.
We strongly encourage collaboration across specialisms, and an MRes provides an opportunity to work with supervisors from various backgrounds to deliver truly impactful research.
The minimum completion time for the full-time course is 12 months with flexibility to take up to 18 months. If you would prefer to complete the course part-time, the minimum completion time is 24 months with flexibility to take up to 36 months to complete.
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Entry requirements for this course
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