Overview

The Historical Research MRes degree from University of Stirling is a one-year research preparation Masters intended to prepare postgraduate for a research-based career and enable specialisation in particular historical topics.

Key facts

The MRes is designed to:
train historians
demonstrate your ability to undertake research to doctoral level at Stirling or other universities in Britain and overseas
provide a foundation for applications to research councils (AHRC, ESRC) and doctoral training partnerships (including SGSAH) that fund PhD research
prepare you for a research-based career
enhance career prospects and career development
These aims are achieved through the completion of independent study modules and skills training conducted under supervision. You’ll be allocated an individual supervisor to direct your study and plan the curriculum to reflect your interests and requirements.
Our course prepares you for further research by:
Undertaking project design, identifying research questions, and presenting research findings
enabling qualitative and quantitative data analysis
practical experience in applying research methods to interrogate primary sources
skills development in applying bibliographical software and database management

developing written and verbal critical analysis
Career opportunities:
The MRes Historical Research has been designed with three career destinations in mind:
to prepare graduate students for further research at doctoral level
as a route to an academic career
as a higher degree in its own right
Taking the MRes can also enhance your continuing professional development and prepare you for a research-based career, particularly in academic research, teaching, journalism, marketing, government, and heritage management. By helping you develop critical analytical skills and research techniques, the course provides preparation for a wide variety of research-based careers in the public and private sectors.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historiography for Masters of Research

Training for Masters in the Arts and Humanities

Quantitative Data Analysis

Sources and Methods for Masters in Research

Dissertation for Masters of Research

Qualitative Data Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00

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You can apply up to a year in advance of your course start date and we accept applications throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Educational Research Ancient History View 340 other Masters in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A minimum of a Second Class Honours degree (2:1 preferred) in a relevant subject or equivalent is required. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.
A research proposal is required along with your application. It should be a maximum of 1,500 words.

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Tuition Fees

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21800 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10100 GBP / year

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Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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