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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    University of Stirling

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

The Master of Research in Historical Research is a one-year research preparation Masters intended to prepare postgraduate for a research-based career and enable specialisation in particular historical topics.

The MRes is designed to:

  • train historians
  • demonstrate your ability to undertake research to doctoral level at Stirling or other universities in Britain and overseas
  • provide a foundation for applications to research councils (AHRC, ESRC) and doctoral training partnerships (including SGSAH) that fund PhD research
  • prepare you for a research-based career
  • enhance career prospects and career development

These aims are achieved through the completion of independent study modules and skills training conducted under supervision. You’ll be allocated an individual supervisor to direct your study and plan the curriculum to reflect your interests and requirements.

Our course prepares you for further research by:

  • Undertaking project design, identifying research questions, and presenting research findings
  • enabling qualitative and quantitative data analysis
  • practical experience in applying research methods to interrogate primary sources
  • skills development in applying bibliographical software and database management
  • developing written and verbal critical analysis

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 18,700per year

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

University information

University of Stirling

  • University League Table

    51st

  • Campus address

    University of Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, Scotland

Located in the heart of Scotland, Stirling's scenic 330-acre campus offers top facilities, including a cinema, Olympic-sized swimming pool and more.
Stirling is also Scotland's safest student city (Complete University Guide How Safe is your City, 2023)
A diverse and welcoming community of staff and students across the university represent more than 120 countries around the world.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    38th out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    192 94%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    46.0 46%

    75th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.16 83%

    27th

    8

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