MRes Management

The University of Manchester Alliance Manchester Business School

Full time & Part time September MRes 1 Year Full Time / 2 Years Part Time

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About the course

The Master of Research in Management is awarded in recognition of the successful completion of an approved programme of training and research. Students will pursue a programme of training and research which combines advanced study, research methodology and a substantial research project, or series of research projects.

It is a one year Master's degree which is designed to give students the opportunity to both develop their knowledge of specialist areas of business and management and develop the research skills essential for doctoral research. Many students who complete an MRes go on to apply to study a PhD.

Aims

The programme aims to:

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent)

Professional qualifications other than a Bachelor's Degree and/or relevant and appropriate experience may be taken into account for entry to a PhD programme.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

The University of Manchester

With outstanding teaching and learning, and social responsibility embedded in everything we do, The University of Manchester’s master’s courses give students from across the world the opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and experiences that will challenge and inspire you to make a lasting impact. We’re proud to be a part of the prestigious Russell Group of UK universities, with an international reputation for the highest level of teaching and research, ranked 35th in the QS World Rankings, 2026. Our cross-disciplinary courses draw on our world-leading research and strong links to global industry, designed to set you apart in the jobs market. We’re the second most targeted university by leading graduate employers in the UK (The Graduate Market in 2025, High Fliers Research). We’re committed to being a world-leading university, recognised globally for excellence of our people, research, teaching and learning, and innovations that bring benefits to society and the environment.