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MA in Historical Research

What is this MA?

The MA in Historical Research is tailored to individual research interests. It allows students to undertake assessed work and independent projects in the issues and controversies which interest them most. Students are introduced to key historical approaches, sources and methods and learn to apply them to their particular subject area. The course offers wide-ranging research training, and importance is placed on the use of architecture, material culture, archaeology and literature to aid historical research and understanding. Field trips and museum visits form a key part of the training programme.

The Church of St Mary le BowThe Church of St Mary le BowThe MA will appeal to anyone wishing to develop a broad range of transferable historical skills and those seeking a professional career in the historical profession. It represents excellent preparation for future PhD research.

The MA is taught by staff at two of the United Kingdom's leading research centres, the Centre for Metropolitan History and the Centre for Local History/Victoria County History. Both are based within the Institute of Historical Research (IHR) and School of Advanced Study in the University of London, where students can draw on wealth of expertise in urban and metropolitan history as well as unrivalled library and other resources for the study of the history of London and of other cities. Students join a thriving and lively community of students, researchers and teachers at the IHR and take full advantage of the facilities and resources of the central University, as well as the nearby British Library, the Museum of London and other important national centres.

The course is open both to full-time students over one academic year (October–September) and to part-time students over two academic years.

Course Overview

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