Mres Masters by Research - Health

at Birmingham City University

COURSE IN DEPTH
 

Level 7
 

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all of the following CORE modules (totalling 180 credits)

 

Digital Scholarship and Research Development
20 credits

 

The aim of this module is to provide you with the understanding and key concepts of working in a research setting where dissemination of research to a wide variety of audiences is important. The primary objectives are to ensure that you recognise the importance of engaging your audience and how the dissemination should be adapted accordingly. This will include a traditional academic audience, such as that seen at an academic conference. A focus will be also be placed on society and stakeholders within industry and health care settings, to ensure that you are aware of the different types of audiences you may encounter in research. On completion of this module, you will become competent not only in writing research, but also confident at disseminating knowledge to engage the reader and/or viewer.

 

Negotiated Study
40 credits

 

This module is designed to provide a deeper and more specialised understanding of research methods, building on the work you will complete during the ‘Advanced Research Methods’ module that covers the broad area of research methods. You will cover areas such as research paradigms, designs and analysis in your specialist area; however, with a focus on your preferred style of research (qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods). A large focus will also be placed on project management, leadership, applying for funding, and enterprise activities. This will prepare you for challenges in the real world and allow you to maximise the impact of your research and practice.

 

Advanced Research Methods
40 credits

 

This module enables you to develop and critically reflect on your intended approach to carrying out a research project. On successfully completing the module you will be able to effectively articulate a research project proposal and questions, the methods you intend to employ and anticipated outcomes. This will be demonstrated through a research proposal, which should then be delivered within the ‘Independent Study’ module.

 

Independent Study in either Health, Life Sciences, or Sport and Exercise
80 credits

 

The Independent Study in Health / Life Sciences / Sport and Exercise Science modules are designed to provide you with the opportunity to undertake a substantial piece of research in your chosen subject or discipline. In this module you will draw on the taught modules and skills developed during your study of the MRes award, and the ‘Advanced Research Methods’ module underpins the module, as you will be executing your proposal from this module. The research project is intended to allow you to demonstrate synthesis of knowledge and research skills that you have developed throughout the duration of the course.

Entry requirements

An undergraduate honours degree (2:1) in a relevant discipline will be required. Candidates with suitable work experience and a lower classification (2:2) may also be considered. Both BA and BSc candidates will be considered.

Applicants without a 2:1 or above with an equivalent qualification or a professional qualification will be considered on an individual basis.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.
 

Award: MRes Starting: Sep 2022 Pathway: Health
Full Time 1 year £16,300 in 2022/23

Employability

This course has been designed with creativity and flexibility in mind, therefore allowing you to first learn then apply skills in self-management, leadership and initiative. As a result, this helps you to build the problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills to be an effective employee upon graduation. There are also many areas of reflective practice throughout the course, to ensure you become a lifelong learner and always possess a willingness to learn.

 

Placements

 

These are encouraged throughout the course in both short and long term forms. These commonly will entail working with an external partner or being a research assistant internally at BCU, or helping with teaching. The placements will be varied to allow flexibility.