MRes History
Key Facts
Mode: Campus- based
Duration: One year full- time, or two years part- time
Course start date: October each year
Course Aims
The MRes History provides the opportunity to develop your research skills at the same time as deepening your existing historical knowledge. It provides an excellent opportunity to gain training in research methods and complete an extended research project which provides a clear pathway to continuing research at doctoral level. The degree also enhances your attractiveness to employers by developing key transferable skills.
Course Structure
The degree consists of two taught modules, one being the core research training module Historical Research Methods, and an extended dissertation. The dissertation consists of a maximum of 30,000 words and allows you to pursue a major independent research project of your own choosing, under the direction of a supervisor. You can identify a potential supervisor by looking at our staff supervision interests.
| Semester One | Semester Two |
|---|---|
| Historical Research Methods | Dissertation |
| Historiography or an Option Module |
Part-time Students
The requirements of the course are spread over two years. During the first year you study the core research training module Historical Research Methods in semester one, followed by either Historiography or an option module in semester two. In the second year you devote both semesters to completing your 30,000 word dissertation.
Information about postgraduate modules available
There are a number of funding opportunities available for entry in 2013
For further information contact the course co-ordinator Dr Sally Horrocks
