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Classics and Ancient History MRes

University of Liverpool

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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    Liverpool Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Combine research skills training in classics and ancient history with tailored theoretical and methodological approaches aligned to your proposed research project. Under expert supervision, you’ll produce a major piece of independent research that makes an original contribution to knowledge and offers ideal preparation for PhD study.IntroductionThis MRes provides a personalised and focused introduction to postgraduate research. It will enable you to develop into an independent researcher and produce an original research project, supported by an expert in classics and ancient history.The programme provides intensive preparation for doctoral research and your future career. We’ll guide you through the research process, equipping you with transferable skills, including critical thinking, project management, written and verbal communication, and problem solving.Training in research methodologies will be tailored to classics and ancient history and your specific research proposal. You’ll co-design a bespoke reading list and individual assessment tasks in preparation for a substantial piece of research.You’ll discover how to develop a research proposal, identify relevant evidence and sources, plan and undertake the research, and analyse and present your findings. The programme will also engage you in current historiographical and theoretical debates.You’ll be supported by academic experts in the Department of Archaeology, Classic and Egyptology. Our team of MRes supervisors are actively engaged in research, ranging from early prehistory to late antiquity. Their specialisms include the Ancient near east, Graeco-Roman civilisation, and early technologies.What you'll learnMethodological approaches appropriate to specific research topicsHow to design a robust research proposalHow to identify relevant evidence and sourcesHow to plan and conduct a major piece of original, independent researchHow to collect, interpret and analyse data and present your findingsProject management and problem-solving skillsEthical issues in researchAbility to engage with current historiographical and theoretical debatesHow to prepare a bibliography.

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£ 24,600per year

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University information

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University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    23rd

  • Campus address

    Main Site, The Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Classics

    17th out of 24 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    130 65%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    14th

    7

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