The M.Res. (Master of Research) is a research-based postgraduate degree. It is often chosen by students who want to develop their research skills and knowledge, and use them in their professional careers or as preparation for a doctoral/PhD programme.
While the main focus will be on conducting the research and writing a thesis, you will still have to complete courses, which usually deal with research methods, tools, and principles. You can find M.Res. degrees in any subjects, but some universities and colleges make a difference between:
M.Res. programmes usually take 1-2 years to complete. If you’re not sure whether you’re ready for a PhD degree, enrolling in a Master of Research is a great way to test yourself and discover whether advanced research is what you really want to do.