Masters of research term dates

Usually an MRes consists of taught modules as well as the dissertation (lab). Difference between an MSc and MRes is that you spend a couple more months in the lab on an MRes. Look at the universities you are interested in and read the course outline - usually states how many credits from taught modules you need to do, as well as the lab work

Yeh I understand that. They taught modules are delivered in the firs semester followed by 35 weeks of research. I’m just curious as to wether i’ll get breaks such as Easter as you do with an undergraduate degree or will I be expected to work right through until September?

It'll vary by university.

In my case I had 2 weeks at Christmas and between now and the end of August I am allocated 10 days annual leave which need to be agreed by my project supervisor. So, I don't have a standard term compared to my flatmates

Ah ha! That’s exacy the answer I was looking for, thank you!
I was thinking it might work on a more annual leave basis.

Thank you so much

Yeh I understand that. They taught modules are delivered in the firs semester followed by 35 weeks of research. I’m just curious as to wether i’ll get breaks such as Easter as you do with an undergraduate degree or will I be expected to work right through until September?

I'm just coming to the end of my bachelors and embarking on a full time Mres in september. I'm just wondering, as the course runs a full 12 months rather than the traditional academic year of 9months. What are the terms like when studying an Mres. Do you get breaks and holidays etc or are you expected to be in the lab for the full 12 months?

I'm just coming to the end of my bachelors and embarking on a full time Mres in september. I'm just wondering, as the course runs a full 12 months rather than the traditional academic year of 9months. What are the terms like when studying an Mres. Do you get breaks and holidays etc or are you expected to be in the lab for the full 12 months?

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Hi Jake,

You coul normally find this information on the university's website.

I don't know with which university you are doing Mres. However, here is the example of the University of Reading: http://www.reading.ac.uk/about.aspx If you scroll down you will see this information under the topic "term dates". This will give you an idea where the terms break and holiday info etc.

I hope this helps. Good luck and enjoy your study!

Prau
PG rep.
3rd year PhD student, Agricultural and Food Economics.

Aren't the term dates for undergrads? I don't think research students follow the same timetable.

Hi

Thank you for your good question.

Basically, the terms are quite the similar. Autumn term and Spring term are all the same between UG and PG here with those winter break and Easter break. The summer term and the rest until September are for exam and dissertation etc.

Prau

Just to clarify, this may be true for your uni but not necessarily for all. All my research students have worked through the undergrad Easter breaks (except bank holidays) and yes over the summer till Sept.

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Hi,

Yes, that's correct it's an example. My friends and I worked during all Christmas break and Easter break as well.

The info about holiday and term break has always been useful for me and other friends because that's when we know some buildings/ library might be closed at a different time than the "term time". University's staff might not be there because of holiday etc.

Prau