Design MRes

You will learn through a combination of discipline-specific and core framework modules that develop your research skills.

The research you propose will ultimately be presented in a 20,000-word written dissertation or, in the case of practice-based students, a body of design practice and a 10,000-word dissertation.

 

This can be either a specialist, in-depth study based upon a substantial body of subject-relevant sources or you can take a broader interdisciplinary approach, crossing over a number of disciplines.

 

You will also take two discipline-specific modules that examine the key themes, traditions, and debates in your chosen discipline.

 

You will be assessed by a mixture of traditional and innovative practices, including oral and written presentations at an academic symposium, critical literature reviews and dissertation or practice based portfolio of work.

 

The academic team will help you develop the skills required to plan, manage and review your learning, with supervision built in throughout the programme to support you in your personal and professional development of skills.

 

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.

 

International qualifications:

 

If you have studied a non-UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. 

 

English language requirements:

 

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6 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

This course will give you skills for life-long learning, including critical skills and attitudes, presentation skills, and the ability to reflect and evaluate. These are all attractive traits and in demand from employers.

You’ll be able to demonstrate critical awareness of research and scholarship in your chosen design discipline and show that you are self-motivated, disciplined and possess a thirst for independent learning.

 

Throughout the course, you’ll build on your undergraduate skills, adding intensity, complexity and depth of study as you also develop communication, time management and highly developed research and inquiry skills.

 

Your studies have a real world focus and you’ll be encouraged to make contact with external contacts in industry and academia to develop your research and its potential impact, and grow a network of valuable contacts. We seek to nurture home-grown talent to support and grow the economic, social, cultural and intellectual capital of the region and beyond, into the wider global marketplace.