MRes History
Goldsmiths, University of London
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MRes - Master of Research

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The MRes provides excellent preparation for study at MPhil/PhD level for students with a defined research topic, but is also a degree in its own right.The MRes History programme provides you with an ideal foundation for further historical research, on the basis of an individual research project that is much smaller in scale than an MPhil topic. You can gradually acquire the skills and techniques necessary for your particular field of research and then put this into practice in your research ...Read more

The MRes provides excellent preparation for study at MPhil/PhD level for students with a defined research topic, but is also a degree in its own right.The MRes History programme provides you with an ideal foundation for further historical research, on the basis of an individual research project that is much smaller in scale than an MPhil topic. You can gradually acquire the skills and techniques necessary for your particular field of research and then put this into practice in your research project.It's the ideal foundation for further scholarly research in history, cultural studies, and other related disciplines in the humanities.

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Adam
12 May 23

Best aspects: Great peers Attentive lecturers Small class sizes Interesting and alternative subject matter Worst: Very poor admin and organisation Attendance system completely..Read more

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Lukasz
24 Feb 23

The best aspects of my experience have been lecturers who were really supportive. Their support allowed me to progress in my studies and develop my potential fully. The worst..Read more

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Entry requirements

You should normally have, or expect to gain, an upper second class undergraduate degree in a humanities or social science subject, or be qualified by previous experience and able to demonstrate the ability to work at postgraduate level.

Tuition fees

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£9,150 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

£19,000 per year

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Students from EU

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Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

£19,000 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

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Adam
12 May 23
History - BA (Hons)
Best aspects: Great peers Attentive lecturers Small class sizes Interesting and alternative subject matter Worst: Very poor admin and organisation Attendance system completely...
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Lukasz
24 Feb 23
History - BA (Hons)
The best aspects of my experience have been lecturers who were really supportive. Their support allowed me to progress in my studies and develop my potential fully. The worst...
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Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross, London London Greater London SE14 6NW United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: New Cross  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: New Cross  0.1 miles away
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