History University of Liverpool

Overview

Combine training in historical research skills with tailored theoretical and methodological approaches aligned to your proposed research project. Under expert supervision, you'll produce a major piece of independent research that makes an original contribution to knowledge and offers ideal preparation for PhD study.

Key Features

• The History programme from University of Liverpool   provides intensive preparation for doctoral research and your future career. We’ll guide you through the research process, equipping you with transferable skills, including critical thinking, project management, written and verbal communication, and problem solving.
• Training in research methodologies will be tailored to historical research and your specific research proposal. You’ll co-design a bespoke reading list and individual assessment tasks in preparation for a substantial piece of research.
• You’ll discover how to develop a research proposal, identify relevant evidence and sources, plan and undertake the research, and analyse and present your findings. Key influences on historical research will be explored and you’ll engage with current historiographical and theoretical debates.

Career prospects

• Training in research methodologies will be tailored to historical research and your specific research proposal. You’ll co-design a bespoke reading list and individual assessment tasks in preparation for a substantial piece of research.
• You’ll discover how to develop a research proposal, identify relevant evidence and sources, plan and undertake the research, and analyse and present your findings. Key influences on historical research will be explored and you’ll engage with current historiographical and theoretical debates.
• Many MRes graduates continue their studies and progress to doctoral research, studying an MPhil or PhD.

MRes History graduates have also gone into a wide range of professions. These include:

• Academia.
• Media.
• Public sector management.
• Business consultancy.
• Civil service.
• Non-governmental organisations.