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Full time | Plymouth Marjon University | 1 year | SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MRes - Master of Research

Subject areas

Social Sciences English Literature Journalism (General) Sports Studies / Combined Sports Psychology (General)

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Course Summary

The Master of Research (MRes) is a flexible programme based around three taught research methods modules, an independent project relating to your specialist subject area, and a Master's thesis (supported through academic tutorials). The supervisory team are all research active within their subject specialisms.

The programme promotes collaborative engagement between students and research active academic staff. This engagement has already resulted in a number of research publications. It provides an opportunity for individuals from a range of professional and academic backgrounds to gain a critical appreciation of developments in their specialist subject area and to enhance the analytical and research skills necessary to engage in advanced research projects.

The MRes forms an important part of the Higher Degree portfolio of the University. The MRes programme provides a good grounding in the research process and can be used as a stepping stone into Doctoral research.

It provides an opportunity for individuals from a range of professional and academic backgrounds to gain a critical appreciation of developments in their specialist subject area and to enhance the analytical and research skills necessary to engage in advanced research projects. The flexibility of the programme makes it suitable for both those who are experienced practitioners undertaking senior roles, as well as less experienced students looking to lay the foundations for a new career pathway following an undergraduate degree.

The following subject specialisms are available:

  • Sport Coaching
  • Sport Performance Analysis
  • Sport and Health Sciences
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Sport and Leisure Management
  • Sport and Public Policy
  • Applied Sport Development
  • Communication disorders
  • Linguistics
  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy and Counselling
  • Physical Activity and Public Health
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Inclusive Physical Education
  • Professional Studies
  • Socio Cultural Studies in Sport
  • Social Sciences
  • Criminology
  • English Literature
  • Journalism
  • Business
  • Outdoor Education

What might you become?

Your MRes experience with Marjon is customised to reflect your own professional aspirations and increase your potential to progress with your current employer or within the wider sector. The MRes programme also provides a good grounding in the research process and can be used as a stepping stone into Doctoral research.

Modules

This is a taught module that critically engages with the key principles and characteristics of qualitative and quantitative research methods and their relationship to contending research paradigms. The module will consider these methods in relation to research design, data collection and, data analysis.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£14,500

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent. Sometimes applicants with other degrees are assessed at interview, and an appropriate reading programme prepared for them. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners with non-traditional qualifications.