The MLitt incorporates a formal research training component where you will develop your research skills and methodologies (20 credits). You also complete a number of detailed research assignments chosen according to your interests and experience (80 credits), and undertake a dissertation of 16,00024,000 words consisting of a sustained piece of original research (80 credits). Study consists mainly of seminars, tutorials and independent learning supported by research training.

Dissertation supervision is available in the following areas: classical, medieval and early modern medicine; death and burial; early medieval Britain and Europe; gender, womens history and the history of sexuality; historical demography; history of ideas; history of psychiatry; national identity, inter-ethnic relations and border issues; politics, international relations and the impact of war; urban history and urban culture.

You may also attend seminars from postgraduate taught modules (without assessment), in agreement with your supervisor and the relevant module leaders.