Humanities MRes

Newman University, Birmingham

Overview

If your undergraduate degree has left you with a passion for independent research, and an interest in a particular topic in one area of the Humanities (Drama, English Literature, History, Theology), this degree will allow you to advance both your subject knowledge and your research skills. Based around an individually devised and researched dissertation on the subject of your interest, it is designed to develop your understanding of high quality research within the Humanities and will give you the opportunity to research into a subject that you want to explore.

Gain advanced knowledge, skills and experience of conducting independent research
Excellent preparation for PHD
Offered as both full and part time study
Loans available to cover fees and / or living costs

Why study this course?

Working with a tutor who specialises in your chosen research field
Supportive environment
Taught modules focused on Humanities research methods
Innovative research methods module based on individual student needs

Offered both full-time and part-time, the MRes includes a 90 credit independent research project with three supporting 30 credit modules: Research Methods in Humanities which will allow you to develop advanced research skills and reflective practice; Theory and Its Applications in which you will explore the shared concepts in Humanities which enable interpretations of text; Research Orientation which will be tailored to your individual project and focus on developing a sound project proposal and plan before starting the Dissertation module. In the Research Orientation and Dissertation modules we adopt a flexible approach allowing you to tailor learning and research to your specific interests. This provides the opportunity to become a well-rounded and critical researcher within the Humanities.

Students’ own research proposals are welcomed in the following areas of text-based Humanities research that correspond with the specialisms offered by individual members of staff:

• Drama

• English Literature

• History

• Theology

In addition, there are a range of projects available upon enquiry with appropriate staff.