Arts MRes

at Northumbria University

The Arts MRes is based around self-directed study, but you are supported by a framework of three modules.

 

The Research Methods and Critical Contexts modules in semester one are based around a series of seminars, and encourage the discussion and exchange of ideas between students with focused research interests, but shared intellectual investment in the themes, concepts, practices and methodologies of visual and material culture. For each module, assessment is through written assignments totalling 6,000 words (30 credits per module).

 

The semester two Research Development module is shared with students from other MRes courses in Humanities and Social Sciences, with whom you collaborate in all elements of organising (structuring, fundraising, marketing and publicity) and staging a cross-disciplinary symposium. You are assessed on a presentation at that symposium, a written paper, and a written reflection upon the organising process (totalling 30 credits). The culmination of your Arts MRes project is a final 20,000 word dissertation (90 credits).

 

How will I be assessed? 

 

The majority of summative assessment on the MRes Arts is through written assignments. For each of these, written feedback will be provided in writing within 20 working days of submission. However, the programme also aims to develop the way you communicate your research in verbal and visual forms. So as well as a formal presentation in Research Development module, each module requires you to present your progress and ideas to the seminar group at key points, for formative assessment, discussion and verbal feedback from your tutors and fellow students.

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

 

Year one

 

• EF0126 -Academic Language Skills in FADSS Level 7 (Optional,0 Credits)
• EL7028 -MRes Dissertation (Core,90 Credits)
• HI7011 -Research Development (Core,30 Credits)
• VA7029 -Research Methods (Core,30 Credits)
• VA7030 -Critical Contexts (Core,30 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

Applicants should normally have:

 

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject. Applicants with appropriate work experience and/or a relevant professional qualification will be considered. 

 

Applicants are required to submit a statement of their proposed area of study in order to identify a suitable supervisor.

 

English language requirements: 

 

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

 

Full UK Fee: £7,950

 

Full EU Fee: £16,500

 

Full International Fee: £16,500

The Arts MRes is well established as a bridge between undergraduate or postgraduate study and focussed Doctoral research. It can also stand alone as an important step in career development.

 

Through carrying out a focused project of independent research, MRes Arts students develop skills ideally suited to careers in the contextualisation, communication or promotion of visual and material culture. Whether developing careers in academia, education, curating, cultural management, community engagement, traditional and digital media publishing, or creative practice, MRes graduates possess a directly relevant qualification and skill set to push their ambitions forward.