Masters by Research in Creative Arts - MRes
Birmingham City UniversityCity Centre, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Masters by Research (MRes) Creative Arts course is a flexible research-based course designed to provide graduates with a foundation for a career in research, the public/private sector, the arts or academia (i.e. PhD studies)....
Key highlights
- Flexible, research-based course built around your own research project
- Prepares graduates for PhD study and academic research careers
- Foundation for careers in the arts and public/private sectors
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include arts, humanities or related subject; or above
- Additional condition: portfolio — For applicants from a practice background, you should also provide a link to an online portfolio of your work.
Scholarships
Bowater Financial Assistance Award
Graduate Scholarship
20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Postgraduate Scholarships
BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- PhD researcher
- Research assistant
- Arts researcher
- Academic lecturer
- Arts project manager
- Curator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £6,400 in 2026/27 | International: £18,970 in 2026/27
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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