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MRes - Master of Research
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MRes - Master of Research
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MRes - Master of Research
University of Birmingham
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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History is being made daily and is one of the most diverse and exciting topics to research. With new documents being released every year and new archives being added to all the time, new researchers are finding an incredible range of topics to explore, examine and reassess.
History is being made daily and is one of the most diverse and exciting topics to research. With new documents being released every year and new archives being added to all the time, new researchers are finding an incredible range of topics to explore, examine and reassess.
This MRes enables students to acquire a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research and advanced scholarship. That knowledge is then put into practice by designing and delivering a significant piece of independent research, giving an opportunity to survey key theoretical, methodological and interdisciplinary influences on the historical discipline. Students have the opportunity to develop their grounding in a particular sub-field and develop a conceptual understanding that allows them to critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline.
Ideal for students interested in questions about our global past, you will complete your research project in any aspect of History, as agreed by your supervisor, while the taught component is designed to develop skills in critical analysis and academic research.
Why Study this Course?
Undertake an extended research project: The programme offers you the opportunity to pursue an independent research project, supported by taught elements and opportunities for group discussion. While it can be studied as a standalone qualification, it also provides an ideal stepping stone for doctoral research.
Research expertise: The Department covers a wide range of British, European and world history from the early medieval period to the present. Times Higher Education ranked the Department of History first in the country for its performance in the latest Research Excellence Framework exercise.
Transferable skills: The programme enables you to apply the intellectual insights of the taught modules to a sustained body of work, to develop the advanced interpretative skills necessary for doctoral work, and to develop transferable research skills and advanced critical analysis.
Employability
Your degree will provide excellent preparation for your future career, but this can also be enhanced by a range of employability support services offered by the University and the College of Arts and Law.
The University's Careers Network provides expert guidance and activities especially for postgraduates, which will help you achieve your career goals. The College of Arts and Law also has a dedicated careers and employability team who offer tailored advice and a programme of College-specific careers events.
You will be encouraged to make the most of your postgraduate experience and will have the opportunity to:
Graduates on this programme will normally have a background in which the study of history, international relations and/or politics has been a substantial component. For overseas applicants, an honours degree in a relevant subject, such as History or Politics, is required, normally at an upper second class level or its equivalent. Mature students add diversity and experience to the learning community and we actively encourage applications from people over the age of 21 at entry who may not meet the standard programme entry requirement.
Students living in
Domestic
£6,780 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£21,840 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£21,840 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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