History MRes
University of Worcester
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This MRes is a unique opportunity to work with national and international experts in History while, at the same time, developing yourself as an expert in the field.One of very few such courses in the UK, the MRes will enable you to acquire fundamental research skills while carrying out a major research project of your choice.The MRes offers an ideal bridge to further postgraduate study (e.g. a PhD) or to acquire, transferrable employer-related skills in areas such as project planning and ...Read more

This MRes is a unique opportunity to work with national and international experts in History while, at the same time, developing yourself as an expert in the field.One of very few such courses in the UK, the MRes will enable you to acquire fundamental research skills while carrying out a major research project of your choice.The MRes offers an ideal bridge to further postgraduate study (e.g. a PhD) or to acquire, transferrable employer-related skills in areas such as project planning and management, time management, research and data analysis, digital literacy and report writing.

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62/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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46th
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93rd
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Sophie
18 Feb 25

The campus’s are inviting and everyone is friendly! Rooms are all really nice and clean and not too formal. Whether your on city campus or St John’s there’s lots of coffee..Read more

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Grace
20 Jan 25

The university has a great location and great student support!..Read more

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Entry requirements

You will normally be expected to have: A First or Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) Degree, or equivalent award, in History or a related subject and/or Appropriate research or professional experience, which can be verified by evidence of achievement. This includes, for example, research related experience in a government organisation, NGO, charitable trust, historical society, or heritage organisation.

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£9,450 per year

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£9,450 per year

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£17,900 per year

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Sophie
18 Feb 25
History - BA (Hons)
The campus’s are inviting and everyone is friendly! Rooms are all really nice and clean and not too formal. Whether your on city campus or St John’s there’s lots of coffee...
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Grace
20 Jan 25
History MRes
The university has a great location and great student support!...
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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Located in a historic cathedral city in the West Midlands and only 45 minutes from Birmingham, the University of Worcester is home...

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University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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