Course summary
This programme prepares you for more advanced research projects at MPhil/PhD level, but is also a degree in its own right. It's ideal if you're considering a 'taster' year of research, or if you're keen to complete shorter term research at graduate level. The aim of the MRes is to expand your knowledge and understanding of your chosen topic. You'll carry out independent research under the guidance of a supervisor, and in the context of a structured programme of study.
Modules
You'll attend the Department's Postgraduate Research Methods series, and either a Research Skills Workshop or a Research Skills series. You'll also be encouraged to attend Methods and Resources day schools that are offered by the Institute of English Studies at Senate House. You'll also attend, but not be assessed on, at least one appropriate Masters level module offered in the Department of English and Creative Writing in the first term of study. Your supervisor may advise you to attend selected elements of the module only, and to focus on a particular problem within the syllabus. Attending the module will enable you to take part in discussions, and to refine and nuance your understanding of different perspectives on a topic. The main focus of the MRes, however, will be on the development of your own research project. Throughout this process you will: Study in depth and reflect critically upon an aspect of research methods relevant to your dissertation topic, under the guidance of your supervisor Where appropriate, you can choose to write on methodological topics arising from the syllabus of one of the taught Masters level modules Carry out systematic research into the primary, critical and theoretical literature relevant to the dissertation topic, under the guidance of your supervisor Develop an independent dissertation project, under the guidance of a supervisor Modules You'll complete the following modules: Bibliography Exercise Assessed by one essay of up to 5000 words. Deadline: January (Full-time); April in your first year (Part-time). Research Methods Assessed by one essay of up to 5000 words. Deadline: February (Full-time); September in your first year (Part-time). Dissertation Assessed by a dissertation of up to 30,000 words. Deadline: September (Full-time and Part-time)
Assessment method
The dissertation will account for 80% of your final grade. The remaining 20% of your grade will be assessed through coursework.
Entry requirements
You should normally have a BA in a relevant subject with at least a clear upper second class result. If it’s in an unrelated field, you may be considered subject to qualifying interview/submission of sample essays. Before submitting a formal application, please get in contact to discuss the research project you would like to pursue during the MRes programme. Formal applications must be accompanied by a detailed 3-5 page research proposal. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5 to study this programme.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Unless otherwise stated the annual fee for part-time programmes is half the full-time fee quoted.
Provider information
Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
Lewisham
SE14 6NW