Course summary

Investigate questions about the past while advancing your historical research skills. On our MRes you'll deepen your knowledge of historical periods through taught modules with the freedom to pursue your research interests. Develop the skills for both doctoral study and a future career. On this MRes you'll develop your critical and analytical abilities via taught modules, and you’ll complete a major individual research project supervised by a specialist in the field. At Birmingham, you'll develop your knowledge and understanding of historical research and complete a project on any aspect of History. Our History Department’s significant strengths include: Medieval and Early Modern History; Global History and US History; Modern and Contemporary History. The History Department is also home to many research centres exploring key historical periods. Discover the latest research from visiting academic speakers and our staff at our research centre seminars.

• Join a Department with a global reputation for research – ranked 8th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 based on Grade Point Average (Times Higher Education).

• Choose optional modules related to your chosen historical area from a wide variety of modules across history.

• Develop your independent research abilities and analytical skills before undertaking a PhD or to gain transferable skills for your career.

• An MRes combines the best of postgraduate taught study with in-depth independent research.