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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    University of Stirling

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

Overview

The Master of Research in Historical Research is a one-year research preparation master's intended to prepare postgraduates 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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£ 20,600per 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, University of Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    38th out of 90 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    180 88%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    72nd

    14
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.18 80%

    46th

    8

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SIMILAR RANKING

Historical Research MA

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History league table

16

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