History, MRes at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

The MRes History combines local and global historical research, with staff specialising in modern Britain and Ireland, European, African and Asian history, and memory, heritage and place. Students can use the Special Library Collections.

Faculty: School of Psychology and Humanities | Duration: 12 months full-time; part-time available | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Issues and Debates in Modern History, Advanced Research Methods in History and a History Dissertation. Monthly research seminars are given by visiting academics, and students specialise in a chosen subject, place or era.

Career pathways

Progression to MPhil or PhD in History; work placements with educational and heritage institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2:1 degree in History or a cognate subject; applications are considered on merit. A research proposal in report format on a topic connected to the programme is required. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0. Ghana: a lower GPA plus a Postgraduate Diploma (Ghanaian Pre-Masters), or a Higher National Diploma plus a Postgraduate Diploma, is accepted; WAEC/WASSCE English grade C6 (or SSCE grades A-D if studied 1993-2005) is accepted as evidence of English, or IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,250 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; part-time available

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