The Master of Research (MRes) in History at the University of Central Lancashire empowers you to delve deeply into the past, developing specialist knowledge and advanced research skills essential for academic and professional success. This postgraduate degree is ideal for those who seek to understand the intricate connections between historical events and contemporary issues, offering a unique opportunity to combine local and global historical perspectives. You will explore diverse historical periods and subjects, benefiting from the expertise of staff specialising in areas such as Modern Britain and Ireland, European, African, and Asian History, as well as memory and heritage studies.
You will study this MRes History full-time on campus over one year, engaging with core modules like 'Issues in Modern History' and 'Sources and Methods in Historical Research'. Your learning experience will be enriched through attending monthly research seminars featuring visiting academics and potentially undertaking valuable work placements with regional educational and heritage institutions. The culmination of your studies will be a significant History Dissertation, where you will apply your refined research methodologies under expert guidance, preparing you for further doctoral study or careers in research, archives, or heritage management.