The MRes in History at the University of Worcester offers you a unique opportunity to delve deeply into historical research, transforming your passion for the past into expert knowledge. This postgraduate degree is designed for students eager to develop advanced research skills and undertake a significant independent project. You will explore diverse historical topics, guided by faculty whose research spans national and international arenas, ensuring your studies are informed by current scholarship and relevant to contemporary historical debate. This programme provides a robust foundation for academic inquiry and critical analysis.
You will study this Masters Degree full-time on campus over one year, engaging with modules such as Developing as a Researcher and Research Approaches in the Humanities and Arts. The core of your experience will be the MRes Research Project, where you will conduct a major investigation into a subject of your choice, drawing inspiration from past student projects on areas like cultural history and social movements. You will graduate with highly transferable skills in project planning, data analysis, and independent research, preparing you for further doctoral study or careers requiring sophisticated analytical capabilities.