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PostgraduateMaster of Research

MRes - Faculty of Business & Law

Bournemouth University
Poole, England
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Course Overview

Offered by Bournemouth University, the MRes MRes - Faculty of Business & Law provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in business and management. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 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. By undertaking this degree within our Faculty of Business & Law, 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 facilities and information resources. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods and Design
Advanced Literature Review and Critique
Research Ethics and Professional Practice
Qualitative Research Methodologies
Quantitative Research Analysis
Discipline-Specific Advanced Seminar
Independent Research Project
Thesis and Viva Preparation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements General entry 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. International entry requirements If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can understand English to a satisfactory level. English language requirements for this co

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic66

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Fees and funding As part of your application, you will need to specify how you plan to fund your studies. The Doctoral College can provide advice on different opportunities to access funding. BU also offers a number of fee discounts

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70%Working
30%Work & Study
55%Professional Jobs
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