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Full time | Aberystwyth University | 1 year | 30-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Modern History (17th To 20th Century)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The MA Modern History at Aberystwyth offers you the opportunity to study modern British, continental European, American and/or world history from the early 19th century to the present with a team of leading specialists in their fields. The course embraces a range of perspectives including political, diplomatic, social, cultural and media history, and also provides you with intensive training in research skills and methods for modern history, including the opportunity to develop or enhance your knowledge of a European language.

Overview

Why study MA Modern History at Aberystwyth University?

Study just five minutes away from one of five UK copyright libraries, the National Library of Wales

History has been taught in Aberystwyth since 1872, making our department the oldest in Wales and one of the foremost in Britain

Aberystwyth University is a top 50 university for research power and intensity – REF 2014

All our lecturers are active researchers who publish their work

Benefit from small group teaching

Opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course with an institution that engages on a daily basis with history

Engage with a variety of paradigms, perspectives, methodologies, sources and interdisciplinary approaches to history

Develop your own research interests in the field of modern history (18th 19th, 20th centuries including the contemporary period) aided by the longstanding expertise of the Department of History and Welsh History

A wide variety of option modules are available as part of this course and staff expertise within the Department is varied and expansive

Careers

Graduates from the Department of History and Welsh History at Aberystwyth University have expansive and varied careers.

Examples of pathways our previous graduates have taken include:

• Archivists

• Publishers

• Local and national politics

• Tourism

• Heritage administration

• Public administration

• Real Estate Development

• Law

• Civil Service

• Journalism

• Broadcast media

• Armed Forces

• Education

• Management

• Accountancy

• Entrepreneurs

• Academia/further study

Modules

The module is designed to mark the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study in history, in two specific ways. First, it encourages students to reflect on the role and working practices of the academic historian, on how scholarly debate and understanding in the field of history progresses, and on career paths in history in academica and beyond. Second, it provides guidance on the design, planning and practical execution of a substantial research project in dissertation form (ie the student's own MA thesis). The module is designed so that the student will have an MA thesis topic clearly in place and research proposal written before the end of semester 1, will have completed at least one chapter by the end of semester 2, and will be thoroughly equipped to progress confidently with their MA thesis over the summer and bring it to successful completion it by the end of the session.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,835

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,905

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience. Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.

University information

Since 1872, Aberystwyth University has built a global reputation for teaching excellence and ground-breaking research. This institution consistently ranks among the top universities in the UK, offering an exceptional university experience. Aberystwyth University is committed to providing outstanding teaching within a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment. Aberystwyth is known for its stunning location on the west coast of Wales....more

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