Masters by Research in Business and Management - MRes
Birmingham City UniversityCity Centre, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Master’s by Research (MRes) is a flexible research training course designed to provide graduates with a foundation for a career in research, business, third-sector, government or academia. It is designed as a research-led programme that uniquely bridges the gap between taught Master’s qualifications and doctoral study (such as PhD or DBA)....
Key highlights
- Flexible research training for careers in research, business or academia
- Research-led programme bridging taught Master's and doctoral study
- Prepares graduates for progression to a PhD or DBA
- Independent research project on a business topic you propose
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include any business subject; or above
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
- Research Assistant
- Business Analyst
- Policy Researcher
- Management Consultant
- Third-Sector Research Officer
- Doctoral Researcher
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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