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Full time | University of Stirling | 12 months | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MRes - Master of Research

Subject areas

Communication / Media

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Overview

The course is a recognised Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) 1+3 pathway. The 1+3 scheme provides funding for this one-year research training linked to a PhD programme and is designed for students who have not already completed an ESRC-recognised programme of research training.

This interdisciplinary Masters degree is jointly taught by leading academics in media and social science research. You’ll gain both a theoretical and practical understanding of social science research methods, and learn how to apply these to the media and cultural industries. Covering social sciences and humanities approaches, our Masters will give you training in advanced media research methods. You’ll be encouraged to explore your own research interests, gain real-world experience in research and develop your own research projects throughout the course.

The degree is primarily targeted at anyone needing research training before embarking on a higher research degree, such as a PhD. The course also offers an excellent grounding in social science methods, which are transferable to media research for industry, journalism, marketing and advertising research, production research and wider aspects of social research consultancy.

Enhancing your employability is one of our top priorities. That’s why all MRes Media Research students are given the opportunity for a research placement as part of our course where you can apply your learning to the real world.

Flexible learning

The MRes Media Research is a highly flexible course, with much of the learning based around one-to-one supervision. There are part-time study options available. Both full-time and part-time study does require some timetabled classes, and in the coming session these will also be available online to facilitate remote study.

If you’re interested in studying a module from this course, the Postgraduate Certificate or the Postgraduate Diploma then please email Graduate Admissions to discuss your course of study.

Research overview

Communications, Media and Culture at the University of Stirling was ranked 2nd in Scotland overall in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), with 100% of our research environment and 88% of our overall research classed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Modules

The dissertation element of the programme provides you with the opportunity to independently design your own academic research project in an area of your own interest related to Media Research in the social sciences. A dissertation requires independent learning and you’re responsible for the progression of your own work. You’ll work with a supervisor who will help you to hone your project into an acceptable format, but you’re ultimately expected to spend considerable time researching your area on your own, thinking about how best to tackle the chosen topic.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£20,600

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class honours degree (upper second-class preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.