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History MA
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History MA

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Full time | Main Campus | 1 year | SEP

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Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

History

Course Summary

This modular degree scheme is designed to allow students to further their undergraduate interest in history, and to develop the skills and knowledge needed to undertake further research into the past. It combines training in research techniques and theoretical and historiographic analysis, with a wide range of taught courses, skills modules and a supervised dissertation. There is a choice of specialist modules covering a range of periods from medieval to contemporary history, matching the research interests of the teaching staff. This programme aims to provide a detailed knowledge and understanding of a specific academic area through rigorous research training. Students will become acquainted with relevant historical theoretical issues and methods of interpretation and the use of evidence. It also provides the student with the necessary research skills to carry out an original piece of historical research in the chosen area of study, under supportive supervision. MA: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time Diploma: 30 weeks full-time.

Modules

HPH-4005: Themes and issues in History (20 Credits) - Core
This course will introduce students to a range of approaches, methodology, interpretations and key debates that are relevant to the study of History. It will encourage an understanding of current ideas and debates through in-depth and critical discussion. It will also engage with the theoretical and philosophical context of different approaches. The discussions will be grounded, where appropriate, in specific examples and students will be encouraged to apply the ideas and critiques to a range of different case-studies. The module will develop skills in critical thinking and the ability to participate in debates on issues of interpretation and methodology.
HPH-4006: Documents and sources Med&EMod (20 Credits) - Core
HPH-4007: Documents and Sources - Modern (20 Credits) - Core
HPH-4075: Dissertation (60 Credits) - Core
HPS-4004: Research Skills (40 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£19,000

Entry requirements

A 2(ii) Honours degree is required, or equivalent qualifications.

 

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