The programme comprises three modules. The first is ‘Key debates and research methods in history’ (30 credits), delivered in term one, the aim of which is to give students discipline-specific skills and an understanding of current debates among historians.
The second is an interdisciplinary module on ‘Research in the Arts and Humanities’ (30 credits), delivered across terms one and two, which is assessed via a project proposal, learning journal/critical log and a research presentation.
The third module, the ‘Masters thesis’ (120 credits), is taught through intensive one-on-one supervision, and involves producing a dissertation of 25,000-30,000 words. Assessment also includes a viva based on the dissertation. Students can devise their own topic but must bear in mind that tutors can best provide support and guidance in their areas of expertise. These currently include early modern British and European history; 18th-century England; British military and diplomatic history during the 20th century; and British social and political history from the First World War to the era of ‘New Labour’.
ALL applicants should include on the application form a proposal for a research project (max 500 words). Applicants who are NOT Plymouth graduates should also attach a sample of critical writing, such as an undergraduate essay (max 3,000 words).
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MRes Architectural History can be taken either full time over 12 months or part time over 24 months. The MRes Architectural History programme comprises three assessed modules: research methods in architectural history, research in the arts and humanities, and a masters thesis, or approved research project. Full time students take research methods in architectural history in term one, research in the arts and humanities over terms one and two, and their thesis across the full academic year. Part time students take the two taught modules in year one and carry out their thesis in the second year.
The primary
Aim of the programme
MRes Architectural History aims to provide students with an academic understanding of the current ideas and debates specific to architectural history and a practical knowledge of the research methods and skills required as an academic or professional historian in the heritage sector.
Programme highlights
Offers the opportunity to work with a specialist teaching staff whose extensive academic research expertise and practical heritage industry experience covers a broad range of specialist areas
Entry requirements
Proposals are welcome in all aspects of architectural history. Applicants should provide satisfactory references and an honours degree from a UK university or recognised body in
Proposals are welcome in all aspects of architectural history. Applicants should provide satisfactory references and an honours degree from a UK university or recognised body in another country. IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
General programme structure
MRes Architectural History can be taken either full time over 12 months or part time over 24 months. The MRes Architectural History programme comprises three assessed modules: research methods in architectural history, research in the arts and humanities, and a masters thesis, or approved research project. Full time students take research methods in architectural history in term one, research in the arts and humanities over terms one
Aim of the programme
This programme aims to give students the opportunity to work on an extended dissertation on a topic of their own choosing, working with experts in a range of historical fields from the early modern period to the 20th century. It provides a basis for progressing to MPhil/PhD study.
Programme highlights
Opportunity to work with experts in a range of historical fields
Means for students to pursue a detailed research project
Access to the university’s library and electronic resources
Opportunity to join a thriving postgraduate community
Entry requirements
Applicants should normally hold at least a second-class honours degree in the study of History or a
Aim of the programme
MRes Architectural History aims to provide students with an academic understanding of the current ideas and debates specific to architectural history and a practical knowledge of the research methods and skills required as an academic or professional historian in the heritage sector.
Programme highlights
Offers the opportunity to work with a specialist teaching staff whose extensive academic research expertise and practical heritage industry experience covers a broad range of specialist areas
The programme is based on four taught modules (each worth 30 credits), plus a dissertation on a topic of the student’s choice, negotiated in agreement with programme tutors (60 credits).
A module on research methods and approaches to History will be followed by three modules taken from (subject to availability each year): ‘Family and society in early Modern Britain’; ‘Celtic society and religious change, 1500-1700’; ‘Irish social and cultural history since 1890'; and ‘Sport and society in Britain since c1880’. The programme culminates in the independently-researched dissertation, which tests student ability to manage a large-scale project and to evaluate complex
Aim of the programme
This programme aims to give students the opportunity to work on an extended dissertation on a topic of their own choosing, working with experts in a range of historical fields from the early modern period to the 20th century. It provides a basis for progressing to MPhil/PhD study.
Programme highlights
Opportunity to work with experts in a range of historical fields
Means for students to pursue a detailed research project
Access to the university’s library and electronic resources
Opportunity to join a thriving postgraduate community
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