History MRes
COURSE INFORMATION (2010 ENTRY)
2 years part-time
School of Arts and Social ScienceLipman Building, Newcastle City Campus
This intensive research-focused Masters degree is taught by widely-published scholars in History who are experts in their fields.
In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, the majority of staff research in History was considered to be of international standard.
This degree is an ideal preparation for students wishing to pursue doctoral studies, careers in professional research or teaching. The MRes in History is available as a full-time one-year or two-year part-time programme. On completion of the programme, students will be well prepared to commence work on a PhD.
The MRes in History provides graduates with expert knowledge and understanding of research methods, and offers access to training in appropriate subject and generic skills. The MRes programme also furnishes students with professional skills such as communication, self-management, planning and ethical awareness and is thus in line with the UK Research Council’s training requirements for research students.
At the centre of the MRes programme is a 20,000 word dissertation, which is submitted in August. Prior to that, students are supported via three intensive modules in Semesters 1 and 2 which develop the skills necessary to complete this substantial piece of research.
The Department of Humanities has a number of exciting research groups, many of which are interdisciplinary in method and scope.
History’s strengths lie in: International and Transnational History, including Atlantic History and the History of Diasporas; Early Modern Mediterranean Cultural History; and Labour History.
Northumbria has a tradition of interdisciplinary work between English and History; academics in English and History also work with colleagues in other subjects, such as Art History, Design History, Film, Politics and Sociology.
The MRes provides you with an opportunity to develop your own research interests under the supervision of research-active staff.
As students progress they become more confident and the structure of the MRes is designed to support students’ developing knowledge and capability. During the programme the research topic will become more clearly defined and learning methods thus shift from group seminars and colloquia to intensive, individual one-to-one tutorials with an expert supervisor.
N.B. This information applies to 2010 entry - if you are interested in 2011 entry, please contact us
COURSE MODULES
Year 1
HI0700 - Research Methods (CORE, 30 Credits)
Year 2
EL0735 - Critical Contexts (CORE, 30 Credits)
EL0736 - MRes Dissertation (CORE, 90 Credits)
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