Humanities York St John University

Overview

It is your determination to make a significant impact in the world of research that drives your learning. Working with a tutor, you'll develop an independent thesis, as well as an understanding of the methodologies used by a broad range of humanities subjects.

This Humanities course at York St John University is your opportunity to undertake research into a topic of your choice, whilst gaining a detailed understanding of how researchers approach their investigations across a range of humanities subjects. You will engage in debates about:

• The relevance and importance of humanities in the 21st century
• How humanities inform and interact with other subject areas
• Your project, it's relevance and the possible impact of your research

Engage in an extended thesis working with a supervisor. You will apply knowledge established in the 2 taught modules to undertake your thesis.

You will work with staff who are internationally regarded researchers and practitioners. The School of Humanities has a thriving research culture and MRes students are central to this. We host PGR activities, such as the RAW (Research Action Workshop) research series, an annual research event and research celebration.

Your degree will be an opportunity for collaboration, building your own professional network through the connections. We collaborate with a range of partners, such as York Literature Festival, the York International Shakespeare Festival, and the Aesthetica Short Film Festival, all of which include events on campus as well as in the city.

Career outcomes

Where could Humanities MRes take you?

A research degree is your opportunity to develop incredibly transferrable and desirable skills in investigation and data analysis.

You are also preparing yourself for a potential career within the academic sector. These roles include a lecturer of higher education or a university researcher.

Far fewer people have postgraduate degrees than undergraduate qualifications. This gives you something extra to set yourself apart in a competitive graduate job market.

The careers service, Future You, provides support tailored to your ambitions. Through this service you can access:

• Employer events
• LinkedIn, CV and cover letter sessions
• Workshops on application writing and interview skills
• Work experience and volunteering opportunities
• Personalised career advice

This support does not end when you graduate. You can access the expert career advice for the rest of your life.