History MRes

What you study

* two compulsory courses, Explorations & Debates in History and Research Skills. Explorations and Debates investigates the ways historians have conceptualised and contested historical practice in the modern and early modern periods. Research Skills develops expertise in a variety of methodologies including the use of oral, visual and material, as well as textual, sources.
* two thematic options, either both chosen from those offered by the Department, or one of the Departmental options and the other from another Goldsmiths´ Department, or one of the Departmental options and the other from the list of 30+ options available each year in the History Departments of other colleges which participate in the University of London MA Intercollegiate Sharing Scheme

* a one-day, student-led, interdisciplinary research workshop to share ideas about projects and methodologies, and gain experience in event organisation.

The MA develops a range of transferable skills which are highly valued in the jobs market. These include advanced research and analytical expertise; increased independence of thought; the ability to marshal, evaluate and communicate, in written and oral form, complex information and ideas; project management; teamwork and workshop organisation. Graduate students from the Department have continued to careers in museums and galleries, archives, journalism, charities, university and arts administration, local government and teaching as well as doctoral research.