MPhil in History
The MPhil is a 21-month course that can only be taken on a full-time basis. There is some extra coursework, but the main difference with the MSt is a substantial research project.
Michaelmas Term
Core course - Historical Methods |
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First optional subject |
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Dissertation |
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Skills training |
You should discuss any additional skills you need to undertake your research in your first meeting with your supervisor. Additional lectures, classes, or tutorials will take place in Michaelmas and Hilary terms, either in the History Faculty or another department. A range of general and specific training is available including:
There is a separate section on language training |
Hilary Term
Second optional subject |
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Core course - Historical Methods |
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Dissertation |
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Skills training |
Trinity Term
Core course in Writing History |
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Dissertation |
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Summer Vacation
Dissertation | Carry out as much primary source work as possible; research trips, especially overseas, should be carried out in this time. |
Michaelmas Term
Core course - Research Masterclass |
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Dissertation |
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Hilary Term
Dissertation |
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Trinity Term
Dissertation |
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You should discuss any additional skills you need to undertake your research in your first meeting with your supervisor. Additional lectures, classes, or tutorials will take place in Michaelmas and Hilary terms, either in the History Faculty or another department.
A range of general and specific training is available including:
- Document and object handling
- Palaeography
- Oral history
- Text analysis software
- GIS software
- Statistical analysis
There is a separate section on language training