这个历史学硕士学位课程将为您提供进行历史研究所需的高级概念，理论和实践技能，无论是博士学位还是专业的或独立的研究。它将为您提供您最感兴趣的历史主题或时期进行自己的研究的知识基础，实用技术和信心。我们将批判性地研究历史理论和实践的问题，重点是围绕诸如历史叙事，客观性和相对主义，因果关系，历史与其他学科的关系，社会和文化历史的兴起和影响以及新主题等关键主题的辩论。历史研究和写作的方向。我们将考虑过去100年历史的一些关键方法论和理论方法，包括《安娜勒斯派》，马克思主义史学和后现代主义。
This MA Historical Research is our most flexible postgraduate history course, offering you the opportunity to develop a pathway through the course that best suits your needs and interests. Why choose this course It gives you the chance to formulate a bespoke course choosing from a wide variety of different option modules which explore topics ranging across different regions and periods. You can also decide on a research route through this course that offers you the intellectual foundation, practical techniques and confidence to pursue a PhD or independent historical research in a particular area. You will have the opportunity to develop your own independent research project, under the guidance and supervision of one of our experts. What you will learn On our flagship Mastering Historical Research module, which includes lectures from leading specialists, you will examine the major themes and approaches used in historical research today. You will then tailor the course to suit your interests and ambitions choosing from option modules that cover different historical periods, geographic regions and historical specialisms. How you will learn Core modules on this course are taught via a combination of lectures and in-depth seminar discussion. Option modules are taught via seminars with module-specific coursework designed to develop your reading, research and writing skills. You will also receive one-to-one supervision for your independent research project. This course is available to study full- or part-time, with classes held in the evening. This course is part of our Birkbeck Flexible Master’s UK, which gives you the choice of how you want to study - on campus, online or via flexible learning, which combines both. If you require a Student visa to study in the UK, you will only be able to apply for the on-campus study option for this course. Online and flexible options will not be available to you because they may affect the conditions of your visa.