Humanities And Social Sciences (Distance Learning) Mres

University of Portsmouth

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Masters Degrees

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2 years

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$5037

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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 and Sociology (SES), the School of Languages and Applied Linguistics (SLAL) and the School of Area Studies, History, Politics, and Literature (SASHPL). 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. Careers and opportunities You'll graduate from the MRes Humanities and Social Science degree course with knowledge of research methods, training and skills relevant to your current and future employment, and which will aid your future career progression. You can also choose to continue your academic studies with PhD research. Work experience and career planning We'll help you to identify voluntary roles and opportunities that will complement your studies. When you complete this course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the heritage, teaching, or other related industries. After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

For international students

A minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in a subject relevant to the proposed subject specialism. Please check the course details online for information about subject specialisms that can be supported. You will be asked to write a short research proposal upon receipt of your application. Applicants to the Forensic Investigation area of supervision will be invited to attend an interview. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

2 years - Online

Fee

£3,900.00 (US$ 5,037) per yearThis is a fixed fee Please check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2025

1 year - Online

Fee

£7,800.00 (US$ 10,073) per yearThis is a fixed fee

Start Date

8/31/2025

About

The University of Portsmouth was ranked in the world's top 100 new universities (Times Higher Education 2017), and holds a 'Gold' rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Within six months of graduating, 96% of students go on to find work, earning 13% more money than the average expectation within five years.
The University is dedicated to helping students find employment, and runs a Careers Service for help with all stages of the job search, from writing a CV to finding work experience. Courses also provide work-related learning, with visits from companies and access to real-life learning environments.
The main University Quarter is made up of over 40 buildings, all of which are located around the city centre. Industry-standard facilities include a mock courtroom, model pharmacy, TV studios, creative studios and an £11 million University Library.
During their time at Portsmouth, students have the opportunity to learn another language alongside their course through the free Institution-Wide Language Programme (IWLP), ranging from French to Japanese. There are also plenty of clubs and societies organised by the Student's Union, where students can learn a new skill, join a sports team and get involved with charity work.
There is a wide range of help on offer for students, including a counselling service, a university doctor, and a financial support team – who give out over £5 million a year in bursaries and hardship funds.
Portsmouth is an affordable and student-friendly city, boasting a dockyard, historical sites, shops, bars, restaurants and museums that are all within walking distance of the University. Good train links also make it easy to venture elsewhere, with London just under two hours away.

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