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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    University of Liverpool

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

Course overview

Combine training in historical research skills 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.

INTRODUCTION

This 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 historian.

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 historical research 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. Key influences on historical research will be explored and you’ll engage with current historiographical and theoretical debates.

You’ll be supported by academic experts in the Department of History. Our team of MRes supervisors are actively engaged in research that encompasses political, social, cultural, economic, military and diplomatic history. This spans Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas. Specialisms include contemporary cultural and social history, international slavery, eighteenth century history, and medieval and renaissance studies.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

You should have a very well-developed research proposal that has already been discussed and approved by your prospective supervisor in the Department of History prior to submitting your application.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Major theoretical influences on historical research and their applications to current research methodologies

An understanding of the nature, location and accessibility of primary sources

How to design a robust research proposal

How to identify relevant evidence

How to plan and conduct a major piece of original, independent research

How to collect, interpret and analyse data and present your findings

Project management and problem-solving skills

How to prepare a bibliography

Ethical issues in historical research

Ability to engage with current historiographical and theoretical debates

Application deadline

30 August 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 21,850per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    24th

  • Campus address

    University of Liverpool, The Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, England

Personalised and supported entrance into the UK for international students.
Dedicated 'International Plus' careers offer for international students.
A global community of 280,000 alumni.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    33rd out of 91 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    140 68%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    47th

    24
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.68 74%

    86th

    10

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