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

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
• enhance career prospects and career development

These aims are achieved through the completion of independent study modules, field seminars and skills training conducted under supervision. You’ll be allocated an individual supervisor to direct your independent study and plan the curriculum to reflect your interests and requirements.

Our course prepares you for further research by:

• Undertaking project design, indentifying 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

Placements

Work placements can be arranged as training activities.

Career

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, particularly in teaching, journalism, marketing and heritage management through in-depth study of particular fields. 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.