Specialism MRes

This University of Boltons MRes (Specialism) degree is a multidisciplinary research training programme. Combining rigorous training in advanced research skills with personalised research projects that build deep subject knowledge, this exciting postgraduate programme is designed to inspire your imagination, foster your creativity and support you in achieving your ambitions.<br/><br/>This University of Boltons Masters by Research degree is a multidisciplinary research training programme which has been designed to be truly novel and sui generis. It has been designed to inspire the imagination and foster creativity while providing rigorous training in advanced research skills and deep subject knowledge.<br/><br/>The programme is delivered through a staged and flexible approach enabling you to develop research skills as preparation for a PhD or Professional Doctorate. Embedded within the programme is collaborative research, which prepares you for research within employment. Opportunities will be available for students to undertake applied research projects involving knowledge exchange.<br/><br/>The programme has been structured to allow it to be used for any subject area within the University.<br/><br/>The MRes programme will provide a common foundation for PhD or Professional Doctorate programmes with interim awards available following the gaining of 60 credits (PgCert), 120 credits (PgDip) and an exit award of the 180 credit MRes with specialism determined by the dissertation focus.<br/><br/>**Specialism options**<br/><br/>The MRes (Specialism) programme accommodates a diverse array of specialisations within the following subject areas:<br/><br/><br/>- Business (eg Leadership, Islamic Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management)<br/><br/><br/>- Computer Science (eg Computing, Artificial Intelligence) <br/><br/><br/>- Education<br/><br/><br/>- Engineering<br/><br/><br/>Other specialisms will be developing over the coming months.<br/><br/>The named specialism will be determined by the research project focus.