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PostgraduateMaster of Research

History

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£20,850Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Birkbeck, University of London, the MRes History provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This MRes History is a taught postgraduate research course that equips you with the advanced historical research skills and conceptual framework you need to complete an individual, large-scale research project. Why choose this course? - Ideal if you are self-motivated, committed and interested in research, this MRes centres on you completing a 30,000-word dissertation in which you demonstrate the advanced historical research skills you have learned on the course’s two core modules. - This course sits between our MA provision and PhD research degrees, and is suitable if you already hav... International tuition fees are £20,850 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Historical Research Methods
Historiography and Critical Theory
Primary Source Analysis and Interpretation
Research Project Planning and Proposal Development
Dissertation Supervision and Independent Research
Advanced Historical Writing and Academic Communication
Archival Practice and Digital Humanities
Research Ethics and Professional Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,850

Home Student Fee

£12,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£26,500£40,000
3 years£14,500£23,500£26,500
5 years£21,000£27,500£34,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Birkbeck, University of London

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