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  Historical Research (MA)


Online Birkbeck, University of London    School of Historical Studies

Full time & Part time October, January MA 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Education (11) History & Archaeology (19)

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The MA Historical Research programme at our university offers you the flexibility to tailor your studies to suit your interests and goals. You will start by taking our flagship module, Mastering Historical Research, which covers key themes and approaches in historical research today. Then, you can choose from a wide range of options in history, classics, and archaeology to create a bespoke programme. This MA degree provides practical training in advanced research skills, preparing you for further study at the PhD level. We welcome applications from students with diverse backgrounds and offer support for mature learners. Join us to unlock your potential in historical research.

About the course

The MA Historical Research is our most flexible postgraduate history degree, offering you the opportunity to develop a pathway that best suits your needs and interests. You will take our flagship Mastering Historical Research module, with lectures from our leading specialists, and then choose from the full range of options offered in history, classics and archaeology. You can formulate a bespoke course which ranges across regions and periods or take a research route specifically designed to give you the intellectual foundations, practical techniques and confidence to pursue a PhD or independent historical research in a particular

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Entry Requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) and references.

We offer a one-year Graduate Certificate in History, which can be used as a conversion course if you want to study history at postgraduate level, but have a degree in a significantly different discipline.

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.




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