| UCAS code | 1234 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 year full time |
| Entry year | 2025 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Discipline | Business and Management |
| Contact |
| Typical offer | A 2:1 degree with honours in a management related discipline |
|---|---|
Overview
- The MRes Management (Pathway to PhD) is a one-year programme that provides a rigorous foundation in the skills required to conduct high-quality research in management and social sciences in general. It is intended for anyone wishing to progress onto a PhD in Management or another related social science.
- The MRes programme will provide you with substantive training in the research methods and methodologies used in PhD-level social science, the foundational Micro- and Macro- theories in Management, and the research skills and best practices needed to be a successful researcher.
- The research-based dissertation will enable you to create, with the support of a supervisor, a comprehensive literature review of your chosen research topic and then problematize this existing research to develop a strong research agenda for a PhD.
- You will receive instruction and guidance from our internationally respected academic staff who conduct and publish world-leading research.
- Following successful completion of your MRes, you will then progress onto our three-year Management MPhil/PhD programme at University of Exeter.
Fast Track (current Exeter students)
Contact
Programme Director: Dr Cécile Emery and Dr Janet Geipel
Web: Enquire online
Phone: +44 (0)1392 72 72 72
MRes Management at the University of Exeter.
Triple accredited Business School
AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS
Recognised as an exemplar programme
Hinrich Foundation
Top 10 for Business and Management
9th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and The Complete University Guide 2026
100% of our research in Business and Management has internationally excellent impact
Based on research rated 4* and 3* in the Research Excellence Framework 2021
Triple accredited Business School
AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS
Recognised as an exemplar programme
Hinrich Foundation
Top 10 for Business and Management
9th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and The Complete University Guide 2026
Entry requirements
A 2:1 degree with honours in a management related discipline. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative/qualitative ability is required. Degrees in psychology, sociology, and related fields are also considered.
We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study.
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.
Entry requirements for international students
English language requirements
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
Course content
The MRes in Management (Pathway to PhD) is a one-year programme for highly engaged and capable students who are planning to progress onto a PhD in management or related social science.
- During the programme students will study modules (including the dissertation) totalling 180 credits.
- Please note that programme structures may be subject to change.
- Descriptions of the individual modules are given in full on the Business School postgraduate module list.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BEMM065 | Quantitative Research Methods | 15 |
| BEMM216 | Advanced Research Methods and Analysis | 15 |
| BEMM067 | Business and Management Research Design | 15 |
| POLM063 | Qualitative Methods in Social Research | 15 |
| BEMM217 | Macro-Level Organisation Theory | 15 |
| BEMM219 | Micro-Level Organisation Theory | 15 |
| BEMM158 | Business and Management Research Skills | 15 |
| BEMM355 | Dissertation for MRes Mgt | 60 |
| BEMM809 | Research Workshops | 15 |
Fees
2025/26 entry
UK fees per year:
£9,950 full-time
International fees per year:
£24,050 full-time
Scholarships
The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships*. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship
We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone taught Masters degree (eg MA, MSc, MRes, MFA, LLM, PGCert, PGDip) or research degree (eg MPhil, PhD) with us a scholarship towards the cost of their tuition fees. These scholarships are worth 20% of the first year tuition fee for students enrolling on a postgraduate taught or research programme of study in 2025/26. Full details can be found here.
*Terms and conditions apply. See online for details.
Teaching and research
Assessment
Assessments will be conducted via problem sets, midterm exams, final exams, presentations, and a thesis.
Supervision
Students will be assigned an academic tutor and a pastoral tutor from the first day of their MRes. During the MRes period you will have the opportunity to meet and discuss your research interests with a range of faculty members to help ensure you have the right fit in you continue to do a PhD.
Progression to PhD
Although the MRes can be studied as a one-year standalone programme, it is a pathway to PhD for the majority of students.
Progression on to the PhD is subject to meeting the eligibility criteria for the PhD. This includes (1) successful completion of the MRes (achieving at least an average of 60% across all modules and at least 65% in the Dissertation) and (2) the identification of a member of academic staff in the University of Exeter Business School who has agreed to supervise your PhD.
After the programme
The MRes programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to carry out PhD level research and subject to meeting the entry criteria (see above) you will be able to progress onto our PhD Management programme.
Careers
Upon completion of your PhD you will be well equipped to pursue careers in academia, government or consultancy. Many of our recent research students have gone on to be successful academic jobs and have published their doctoral work in well-established journals.
Developing your skills and career prospects
The University of Exeter Business School provides a range of support to help you develop skills attractive to employers. Visit our postgraduate Business School careers service web page for more information.
100% of our research in Business and Management has internationally excellent impact
Based on research rated 4* and 3* in the Research Excellence Framework 2021
