Course summary

Course overview

• An understanding of the past is key to understanding the present and the future, and the study of history of publicly important as well as personally enriching. Our Master of Research (MRes) in History will enable you to develop specialist knowledge and research skills.

• MRes History offers you the unique opportunity to combine the local and global in historical research.

• You can choose to specialise in a broad range of historical places and subjects, and you’ll receive expert guidance along the way as you broaden and refine your research skills.

• Amongst our staff we have specialists in Modern Britain and Ireland; European, African and Asian History; and memory, heritage and place.

• Amongst our staff we have specialists in Modern Britain and Ireland; European, African and Asian History; and memory, heritage and place.

• You’ll get to attend monthly research seminars from visiting academics.

• There are opportunities for valuable work placements through our links with various educational and heritage institutions throughout the region.