MRes, PgCert Research, PgDip Research in Research Training: University of East London

About the programme

The MRes programme aims to prepare students to undertake advanced research in academic and industrial settings and to provide a foundation for doctoral study. Students are introduced to debates about the nature of research and theories of knowledge production and are helped to develop a range of personal and professional skills necessary for the organisation and management of research. Training in a variety of research approaches and methods is provided.

Programme structure

The MRes programme may be undertaken in one-year or longer. After successful completion of four taught modules and a dissertation, students will be awarded the degree of Master of Research.

Students who complete successfully the modules Understanding the Research Process and Context and Research Preparation and Planning will be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Certificate in Research.

Students who complete successfully the modules Understanding the Research Process and Context and Research Preperation and Planning and two option modules will be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Research.

Career opportunities

The programme prepares students for research at doctoral level, and for careers in research in a wide range of academic, professional and industrial settings.

Admission requirements

For the MRes programme, the entrance requirement is an Honours degree or postgraduate diploma or professional qualification recognised as equivalent to an Honours degree. Other qualifications or experience which demonstrates that a candidate possesses appropriate knowledge and skills at Honours degree standard may be acceptable.

The entrance requirement for the Postgraduate Certificate or for the Postgraduate Diploma award is a degree or other qualification at equivalent level. A lower qualification together with appropriate experience or, exceptionally, substantial related experience alone, may be acceptable.