The MA Humanities Research is a programme intended for graduates who have already defined their own area of research interest. It provides them with an opportunity to work on this project at Master’s level, under the supervision of research-active academic staff.
The taught modules of the programme focus on the theoretical debates and current standards of practice in the Humanities disciplines. This material is designed to inform and help frame students’ individual research projects. Research training is also provided as an integral part of the taught programme. Particular emphasis is placed on skills relating to locating source materials, using archives and libraries, formulating and planning a large research project, and writing and organising a dissertation. This training should offer a valuable grounding for those students intending eventually to proceed to doctoral research in the Humanities area.
The culmination of the programme is the production of a Master’s dissertation of around 20,000 words. The dissertation should normally be submitted in September, at the end of students’ scheduled course of study. The MA Research is part of a larger framework of Masters’ programmes in the Humanities at Northumbria. Students should benefit from the experience of being a member of a dynamic postgraduate community. They are expected to work imaginatively and independently, and should be capable of articulating their ideas and grasp of the subject in both written work and group discussions.
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A minimum of B standing in a four-year humanities degree, or equivalent.
A minimum of B standing in a qualifying year program after a general (three-year) B.A. in a humanities subject.
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An appropriate 500-word (minimum) statement of purpose in taking the degree.
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