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Qualification
MRes - Master of Research
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Location
University of Liverpool
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
12 months
Course summary
Combine training in archival research skills with tailored theoretical and methodological approaches aligned to your proposed research project. Under expert supervision, youll produce a major piece of independent research that makes an original contribution to knowledge and offers ideal preparation for PhD study. This MRes provides a personalised and focused introduction to postgraduate research. It will enable you to develop into an independent researcher and produce an original research project, supported by an expert in archives.The programme provides intensive preparation for doctoral research and your future career. Well 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 archival research and your specific research proposal. Youll co-design a bespoke reading list and individual assessment tasks in preparation for a substantial piece of research.Youll discover how to develop a research proposal, identify relevant evidence and sources, plan and undertake the research, and analyse and present your findings. Record-keeping theory and best practice will be complemented by a two-week placement at an archive repository. This will develop your cataloguing skills and test your understanding of archival description.Youll be supported by academic experts in the Department of History. Our team of MRes supervisors are actively engaged in archival research that spans medieval record keeping through to contemporary public policy and open government.
Tuition fees
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拢 24,600per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
19th
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Campus address
University of Liverpool, The Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, England
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/ Max 43.07 77%73rd
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