UCAS code | 1234 |
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Duration | 1 year full time |
Entry year | 2023 |
Campus | Streatham Campus |
Discipline | Business and Management |
Contact |
Typical offer | Good 2:1 degree. |
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Overview
- This one-year programme provides a rigorous foundation in the skills required to conduct high-quality research in management and social sciences in general
- You will receive instruction and guidance from our internationally respected academic staff who conduct and publish world-leading research
- You will receive dedicated careers support throughout the programme from our business school career consultants
- Fully funded scholarships are available for students who intend to progress onto a PhD in management at the University of Exeter
Fast Track (current Exeter students)
MRes Management at the University of Exeter.
UK Business School of the Year
Times Higher Education Awards 2022
Triple accredited
Accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB
Top 100 Financial Times ranked European Business School
Top 100 in the world according to the 2022 Financial Times Masters in Management rankings
Entry requirements
A good 2:1 (65%+) degree with honours in a management related discipline from a recognised university. 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.
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 B. 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.
Fees
2023/24 entry
UK fees per year:
£8,700 full-time
International fees per year:
£21,000 full-time
£1 million in Business School scholarships available
We want to ensure that postgraduate study remains accessible to the brightest minds of the future. We therefore have a range of full and part-fee scholarships for postgraduate students looking to study at the Business School in 2023. Please see our scholarships page for more information.
Scholarships
We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students and have over £2.5 million in scholarships available, including our Global Excellence Scholarships* for international fee paying students.
For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our dedicated funding page.
*Selected programmes only. Please see the Terms and Conditions for each scheme for further 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. This is designed to expose you to various faculty members within the academic group on a rotation basis and also to provide a more integrated experience where you will have the chance to develop their ideas with junior faculty.
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.