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University of Worcester · Part-time

History

This MRes is a unique opportunity to work with national and international experts in History while, at the same time, developing yourself as an expert in the field. One of very few such courses in the UK, the MRes will enable you to acquire fundamental researc…

Masters3 yearsPart-time

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School of Humanities · Historical, philosophical and religious studies

This MRes is a unique opportunity to work with national and international experts in History while, at the same time, developing yourself as an expert in the field. One of very few such courses in the UK, the MRes will enable you to acquire fundamental research skills while carrying out a major research project of your choice. The MRes offers an ideal bridge to further postgraduate study (e.g. a PhD) or to acquire, transferrable employer-related skills in areas such as project planning and management, time management, research and data analysis, digital literacy and report writing. Key features - A bridge from undergraduate to postgraduate study - Develop advanced research skills (e.g. in areas such as literature review and research methods) - Work with national and international experts in your field - Carry out a major research project in a topic of your choice - Acquire project management skills including: independent working; being able to devise, research, and execute a substantial research project; the ability to set goals, priorities and schedules; and to develop data analysis skills such as using electronic and online resources.

Getting in

As the university states it

You will normally be expected to have: a First or Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) Degree, or equivalent award, in History or a related subject; AND/OR: appropriate research or professional experience, which can be verified by evidence of achievement. This includes, for example, research related experience in a government organisation, NGO, charitable trust, historical society, or heritage organisation

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