History
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The MRes is an advanced historical research programme, and students specialize in ancient, medieval, early modern or modern history. Students receive training in historiographical and technical skills necessary for doctoral study and develop their knowledge of the period they choose to focus on. Leads to further research or careers in education, journalism, finance, politics and cultural sectors.
KEY BENEFITS
- One of the best history departments in the world, ranked 2nd in the UK by The Sunday Times newspaper (2011).
- Excellent graduate prospects, amongst the top five in the country (Times Good University Guide, 2010).
- Ideal preparation for doctoral study, with advanced training in research s…
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The MRes is an advanced historical research programme, and
students specialize in ancient, medieval, early modern or modern
history. Students receive training in historiographical and
technical skills necessary for doctoral study and develop their
knowledge of the period they choose to focus on. Leads to further
research or careers in education, journalism, finance, politics and
cultural sectors.
KEY BENEFITS
- One of the best history departments in the world, ranked 2nd in the UK by The Sunday Times newspaper (2011).
- Excellent graduate prospects, amongst the top five in the country (Times Good University Guide, 2010).
- Ideal preparation for doctoral study, with advanced training in research skills combined with an extended dissertation.
- Specialise in Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern or Modern History.
- The central London location offers students unrivalled access to world-class museums, collections, archives and libraries as well as easy access to resources in Europe.
- Vibrant research culture, including seminars and conferences at which students are encouraged to participate and give papers.
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PURPOSEBoth to provide training in the historiographical and
technical skills necessary for further study, and also to deepen
your knowledge of the period studied. Suitable both for potential
academics and for personal interest for those with a clear research
focus.
DESCRIPTIONThe MRes History programme provides students with the
opportunity to engage in advanced historical research and
appropriate research training tailored to students’ particular
research interests. At its heart is the 30,000 word dissertation,
delivered through a series of intensive one-to-one supervisions
with tutors expert in the students’ fields of research. Through its
taught training modules, the programme offers students the chance
to engage at an advanced level with disciplinary and methodological
debates, as well as conduct training work preliminary to writing
the dissertation. These modules, combined with the dissertation,
provide students with the ability to conduct large-scale
independent research projects.
PathwaysStudents on the MRes History follow one of four
pathways, best suited to their research interests:
- Ancient History – this pathway draws on the great strength of ancient history research in the University of London, which has the largest number of ancient historians in post anywhere in the world. The compulsory Sources & Methods in Ancient History is an intercollegiate module, involving most of the ancient historians in London, who take seminar sessions on their own specialist areas. Students are also required to study Greek and/or Latin for Research, Epigraphy or Papyrology.
- Medieval History – this pathway builds on the popular MA in Medieval History at King’s, which has an outstanding track record for training medievalists for doctoral research. Students take the compulsory module Materials and Methods, which introduces methodological problems that medieval historians confront when handling source materials and when engaging with historical methods or schools of thought, as well as compulsory training in Palaeography and Latin for Graduates.
- Early Modern History – this pathway enables each student to put together a tailor-made programme best suited to his or her research interests, providing an excellent basis for the research dissertation. Students choose between two core modules that focus on historiography (Approaches to Early Modern History) or practical skills (Advanced Skills for Historians). Optional modules cover topics including the history of religion, power, ritual, bodies, science, cities, knowledge, images and objects.
- Modern History – students focus either on British and European history since the French Revolution, or on the history of global interaction since the 16th century. All students examine the emergence of national, imperial and post-colonial societies and cultures; and consider the relationship between national and post-national polities and history-writing. Through the optional Guided Reading module students can do intensive critical work on themes and topics related to their research interests. Students are also permitted to choose from a very wide range of taught optional modules.
PhD preparationThe MRes programme is excellent preparation for further doctoral study, equipping students with the necessary skills and experience to carry out substantial independent and original research.
Study in London
London not only offers a vast range of resources but also boasts a strong graduate community, where students can follow up a range of interests towards further research. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the seminars at the Institute of Historical Research (IHR), many of which are convened by members of the Department.
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