Program Overview
The Research in Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a MRes programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Research in Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Research in Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Module 1 – Developing Your Research Idea
This first module provides candidates with a grounding in the research process, covering aspects such as: personal research philosophies, generating aims and objectives, research methodologies, working collaboratively, research ethics and developing sustainability in research, critical writing, literature searching and reference management, intellectual property, and design thinking for human-centred approaches.
Module 3
Candidates choose 1 of the following:
- Developing Quantitative Research Skills
- Developing Mixed Methods Research Skills
- Developing Qualitative Research Skills
Candidates will select to follow either a quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods research skills specialism depending on the nature of their intended area of study in the Research Phase. These modules will cover topics including project management, conducting and interpreting statistical tests, methods of presenting results, writing for academic audiences, and study skills. Based on an understanding of research design (Module 1), research skills (Module 3) and the subject specialism (Module 2), a research proposal for their final research project will be developed and submitted as a method of assessment in this module. Additionally, candidates will also need to submit an ethics proposal at this stage of their candidature.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates with exceptional and extensive work experience in management roles will also be considered for entry to the programme.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cardiff Metropolitan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
Cardiff Metropolitan University is a public university located in Cardiff, Wales. It was formerly known as the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff which was established in 1996.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2025-09-17
- Start Date 2017-12-15
- Language English
- Duration 12 months