Master of Research in Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Portsmouth
UK,England
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12 Months
Duration
CAD 17,200/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Jan 2026
Apply Date
UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1870
Total Students: 31,000 +
Int. Students: 5,200 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
University House, Winston Churchill Ave, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, United Kingdom
Master of Research in Humanities and Social Sciences
Program Overview
If you work in the social sciences or humanities and want to improve your career prospects or prepare for a PhD, this flexible MRes degree – a postgraduate taught course, featuring a large research project – is the perfect way to achieve your ambitions.
On this course, you'll choose to study within any of the faculty's schools: the School of Education, Languages and Linguistics (SELL), the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) and the School of Area Studies, Sociology, History, Politics, and Literature (SASSHPL).
You'll have the flexibility to choose your learning methods, set your own timetable and specialise in your chosen field. You'll develop your research skills alongside specialist staff, and get a Master's degree without needing to sacrifice your job.
This degree is perfect for progressing your career, and can help you to pursue ambitious new roles, or seek promotion opportunities.
You can choose to study this course over one year full-time or two years part-time as a campus-based learner or by distance learning. You can also choose to study by full-time intensive block learning over one year.
Start in September or January if you're studying by block delivery, or in September if you'd rather learn on campus or online by distance learning.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 17,200 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Portsmouth
CAD 10,224 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
