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Postgraduate ResearchMRes in History
Course information
This intensive research-focused Masters degree is taught by widely-published scholars in History who are experts in their fields. 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 provides graduates with expert knowledge and understanding of research methods, and offers access to training in appropriate subject and generic skills. The 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 25,000 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.
Focus on research
The MRes provides you with an opportunity to develop your own research interests under the supervision of research-active staff. 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; Medieval, Early Modern and Mediterranean History; Cultural History and Labour History. Please visit the research group pages for more dertails on staff members' research. Moreover, 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.
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.Please visit the pages of our current PG students to learn more about their research.
Scholarships
We sometimes are able to offer fee-waiver scholarships to the best candidates for this degree. Decisions about fee-waivers are made as part of the process of admissions.
Further information
Please visit the course catalogue for further information about the degree. If you are interested in applying, please contact Dr Charlotte Alston.
