With the fields of design, technology, computing and engineering constantly evolving, there are always exciting opportunities for research projects that can make a real difference to people's lives and lead to new developments in these areas. We have academics with varied expertise within the Faculty of Science & Technology who are keen to support collaborations across subject areas to deliver impactful research. A Master's by Research (MRes) is a wonderful opportunity for you to tailor your studies to your specific research interests or career aspirations. Undertaking an MRes within the fields of design and engineering, computing and creative technology at BU will allow you to collaborate with world-leading researchers in these areas. You can set out to find the answer to a particular research question and will have the chance to delve more deeply into a subject area that you are passionate about. We strongly encourage collaboration across specialisms, and an MRes is an excellent opportunity to work with supervisors from various backgrounds to deliver truly impactful research.

Undertaking a research degree will not only allow you to carry out research in a specialist field, it will also equip you with a range of transferable skills that can be applied to roles within project management, commercial research and development, or consultancy services. You may also decide that you would like to pursue a career within academia, developing the research that you undertake during your MRes and sharing your expertise with others who have an interest in a similar field.