MRes History at Birkbeck, University of London

This MRes History is a taught postgraduate research course that equips you with the advanced historical research skills and conceptual framework you need to complete an individual, large-scale research project.

Faculty: School of Historical Studies  |  Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will be taught practical historical skills and techniques, including: planning a large-scale research project locating and retrieving historical material critiquing primary and secondary sources examining and organising historical information. You will also develop the skills needed to complete your dissertation, including learning how to conceptualise a research project, write a proposal and plan your research. Compulsory modules include a non-credit-bearing module,, Mastering Historical Research (0 credits), a 30,000-word dissertation (120 credits)..

Career pathways

Studying this course will prepare you for career paths in a range of fields and professions including: historian, higher education lecturer, archivist, journalist, heritage manager, author, librarian, museum/gallery curator.

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