The MRes offers general research training and skills for those intending to pursue careers in which an understanding of research methods will be useful. It includes a major research project and in essence gives you the opportunity to experience research within one year. It is also the perfect stepping stone to a PhD programme. The MRes is a degree suitable for students who already have a grounding in research skills usually gained at MA level: familiarity with primary sources in their original form; experience in completing an extended dissertation of which a large proportion is based on original research; knowledge and understanding of their specialism beyond that gained in undergraduate work. The degree is essentially an extended dissertation (maximum 30 to 35,000 words) worth 160 credits, examined by an external and internal examiner, possibly also involving a viva voce exam. Those who take up a postgraduate research opportunity with us will not only receive support in terms of close contact with supervisors and specific training related to your area of research, you will also benefit from dedicated careers advice from our Careers and Employability Service. Individual guidance appointments, career management training programme, access to resources and invitations to events including skills workshops and recruitment fairs are just some of the ways in which they can help you develop your full potential, whether you choose to continue within an academic setting or are looking at options outside of academia.