Overview

You can tailor your studies to your specific interests or career aspirations, such as; computing, design, engineering, environmental sciences, games technology, music (we also offer the MRes by practice), psychology, archaeology or anthropology.

At the Faculty of Science and Technology programme from Bournemouth University , you can set out to find the answer to a particular research question and will have the chance to delve more deeply into a subject area that you are passionate about.

Your research project will be developed in collaboration with our academic university staff who will provide you with specialist knowledge and supervisory input while accessing BU’s technical 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.

Transferable skills and academia

Undertaking a research degree will not only allow you to carry out research in a specialist field, it will also equip you with a range of transferable skills that can be applied to roles within project management, commercial research and development, or consultancy services.

You may also decide that you would like to pursue a career within academia, developing the research that you undertake during your MRes and sharing your expertise with others who have an interest in a similar field.

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Programme Structure

An MRes can be a good precursor to a PhD, allowing you to develop your research skills, enhance your ability to critically analyse information and solve complex problems. During your MRes you will:

Undertake research methods training to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the research methods used within the fields of health and social sciences

Critically analyse information in the literature within your chosen field to identify information gaps, and develop and design a research project which addresses an issue within your chosen field

Carry out your research project

Produce a written critical analysis of the research data

Present your research through a thesis and defend it by viva voce (oral) examination, to the satisfaction of examiners.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-04-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Natural Sciences General Engineering & Technology View 51 other Masters in Natural Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

We would normally expect you to have an Honours degree at Upper Second Class (2:1).

Some supervisors may ask you for additional entry requirements such as relevant work experience, evidence of written work, or previous study of a particular subject.

As entry requirements can vary, it is important to discuss your application in principle before submitting a formal application.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

20000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20000 GBP per year during 18 months.
National

4863 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4863 GBP per year during 18 months.

UK, ROI & CI: £4,863 per year (library-based & laboratory-based)

Int'l: £20,000 per year (library-based) /£23,000 per year (lab-based)

Living costs for Bournemouth

700 - 1000 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Tuition Fee

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