Course Summary

 

Qualification: Bachelor of Research

Course code: Res001

Credits : 150

How long does it take?

Part time – 3 years

Full time – 1 years

Time limit – 10 years

The Bachelor of Research (BRes) undergraduate degree programme is a first undergraduate degree for students interested in exploring research in a specialist field. It is designed to prepare students for further study at higher levels and careers as professional researchers.

The programme is comprised of research training classes and a capstone research project on an agreed subject in the Arts, Education or related fields.

Key features of the course

  • Learn how to formulate, implement and present a research project
  • Develop your skills for undertaking research
  • Explore different methods of research used in contemporary academia 

As an American-validated research degree at undergraduate level, this award prepare you to study further and would normally lead to a place on either a taught Master of Arts degree or a research degree such as the Master of Philosophy.

Entry requirements

Students for this qualification must already hold either a Bachelors degree in an appropriate subject or an equivalent diploma of at least 120 credit hours equivalent

Students at should have a good knowledge of their proposed area of study equivalent to graduate level before commencing study alongside the required pre-requisite qualifications.

How much time do I need?

  • Most of our students study part time, completing 12 credits a year.
  • This will usually mean studying for 6-12 hours a week.

How to apply

Contact us to enquire about applications for this course.