MRes History (on campus)
Study Discipline: Arts & Humanities
Study Programme Details
| City: | Birmingham |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Admission Sessions: | Autumn Session |
| Mode of Study: | Fully on Site |
About this Study Course
History is not just about the past; it’s about understanding the forces that shape our present and future. The MRes History program invites you to delve into this ever-evolving field, where each day brings new discoveries and perspectives. With fresh documents being unearthed and new archives continuously expanding, this program places you at the heart of historical inquiry. You’ll engage with an array of topics, from medieval epochs to contemporary global events, and explore these themes with a critical and innovative approach. Embrace the excitement of historical research and make your mark on a field that continually redefines itself.
Overview
The MRes History program is designed for those eager to deepen their understanding of historical research across a range of specialized areas. Our curriculum reflects the department’s strengths, including Medieval and Early Modern History, Global History, and Modern and Contemporary History. This program equips you with advanced research techniques, enabling you to craft a significant piece of independent research that showcases your expertise. Through rigorous training and hands-on experience, you will develop a nuanced understanding of historical scholarship and learn to critically assess contemporary research. This program offers a blend of in-depth subject knowledge and practical research skills, setting you up for success in the field of history.
Admission Requirements
- A relevant undergraduate degree, typically with a substantial component in history, international relations, or politics
- For international applicants, an honours degree in a related subject, usually at an upper second class level or equivalent
- Mature students are encouraged to apply and are considered on a case-by-case basis
- English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), TOEFL 88, Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 67, or Cambridge English Advanced with a minimum score of 176. If these requirements are not met, applicants can enrol in an English for Academic Purposes Presessional Course.
- Research Preparation
- Global Histories: Comparisons and Connections
- Critical Histories of the Present
- Approaches to Medieval Studies
- From Reformation to Revolution: an Introduction to Early Modern History
- US History and Historiography
- New Directions in Modern British Studies
- Historical Approaches
- Indigenous and Settler Histories
- ‘A Holiday from Reality’: A History of Drugs and Drug Use in the Modern Era
- From the OSS to Snowden: A History of American Intelligence Agencies since 1945
- Gross Indecency to Gay Marriage? Gender and Sexual Minorities 1885 to the Present
- Britain’s Wars of Colonisation and Decolonisation
- Conflict in the Modern Middle East
- Life After Death: Culture, Politics and Memory in Post-War Europe, 1945-1973
- Terrorism in the USA: From the Klan to Al Qaeda to White Power
- The Young Ones: Youth, Popular Culture, and Social Change in Twentieth Century Britain
- Queer and Trans Histories
- China in Revolution: China under Mao (1949-1976)
- Capital Lives: Experiencing the City in Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century Britain
- Women Behaving Badly in Tudor and Stuart England
- Latin 1
- Latin 2
- Latin Texts
- Thesis (20,000 words)
UK: £6,780 full-time; £3,390 part-time
International: £21,840 full-time
Future Career Outcomes
Graduates of the MRes History program often find themselves in influential roles across various sectors. For instance, alumni have become prominent historians, contributing to historical scholarship and public understanding through books and articles. Others have worked as museum curators or historical consultants, where they apply their research skills to preserve and interpret historical artifacts. The program’s focus on rigorous research methods and critical analysis ensures that graduates are well-prepared for these diverse roles, meeting the demands of a field that values deep knowledge and analytical precision.
Related Career Pathways
Academic Historian, Archivist or Museum Curator, Art Historian, Historian, Museum Curator
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