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Master of Research in Interdisciplinary Study (MRes)

University of Birmingham

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 24,340/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1900

Total Students: 38,000 +

Int. Students: 5,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT United Kingdom

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Master of Research in Interdisciplinary Study (MRes)

Program Overview

Do you ask questions across disciplinary boundaries? Are you open to collaboration with the ambition and determination to tackle real-world problems? On our MRes you'll conduct your own interdisciplinary research and study taught modules across the University.

Whether you’re a fresh graduate, a returning researcher or coming from industry, this MRes will take your academic journey beyond disciplinary borders.

Course highlights

At Birmingham, we place your ability to think, question and explore at the heart of the course. The programme is centred around your research topic.

You’ll be supported by a team of supervisors, including an academic from Liberal Arts and Sciences and a subject specialist supervisor. The supervisor from Liberal Arts and Sciences will guide the interdisciplinary side of your research while your subject specialist supervisor will help you develop your research and your knowledge of your chosen discipline.

What's more, the MRes contains taught modules where you'll expand your knowledge of critical theory and develop your ability to self-reflect, critique and analyse research. Our students are innovative thinkers and future research leaders in academia, policy, and industry.

Core module teaching delivered by experts in interdisciplinary research and education.
We're one of the Top 100 universities for Arts and Humanities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025).
Present your work at a dedicated interdisciplinary symposium.
Supervision from academics across the University - learn from experts in your chosen fields.
An MRes combines the best of postgraduate taught study with in-depth independent research.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2025		Closed
sep 2026		Opening Later

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 24,340 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Birmingham

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.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88.0 Minimum Listening - 20.0 Minimum Reading - 21.0 Minimum Writing - 21.0 Minimum Speaking - 22.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 67.0

Minimum Level of Education Required : To be accepted for this program, student must have a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant area. Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry
Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.