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Royal Holloway, University of London

Public History MA

ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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Full time | Royal Holloway, University of London | 1 year | SEP-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

History

Course Summary

Royal Holloway’s MA in Public History was launched in 2009 and is the most well-established programme of its kind in the United Kingdom, attracting applicants from across the world. The Department of History, which forms part of Royal Holloway’s School of Humanities, is both a leading European centre for public history and one of the most innovative, diverse and widely recognised departments in the country. Members of faculty regularly appear on television, radio and in the popular print media and many of our staff are also engaged in community-based projects that make important contributions to policy development and national debates.This MA offers a unique qualification for those who hope to forge a career in the public history sector, and to work at a heritage site, in a museum, or in film, television or print journalism. Through a variety of highly engaging modules, students are trained in the professional skills of historical interpretation and communication and provided with opportunities to meet leading practitioners in the field, including popular historians, museum curators, public archivists, publishers and TV and radio producers.Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time

Modules

Academic Integrity - Core

This module will describe the key principles of academic integrity, focusing on university assignments. Plagiarism, collusion and commissioning will be described as activities that undermine academic integrity, and the possible consequences of engaging in such activities will be described. Activities, with feedback, will provide you with opportunities to reflect and develop your understanding of academic integrity principles.

Final Project - Core

History Past & Present - Core

Making History on the Airwaves: Broadcasting and Radio Documentary Production - Core

Nothing About Us Without Us: The Power of Oral History - Core

Pathways to the Past: Public History in Theory and Practice - Core

Studying and Communicating the Past: Resources, Skills and Ethics - Core

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£12,000

Entry requirements

UK Honours degree (2:2) or equivalent, in History or a related subject in the Humanities or Social Sciences. Candidates with professional qualifications and work experience in an associated area will also be considered.

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At Royal Holloway, University of London, postgraduate students join a community of forward-thinkers and game-changers, passionate about making a difference. Founded in 1879, Royal Holloway has a proud history of being at the forefront of social change and academic excellence for over 170 years. Today, as a university of social purpose, it is responding to global needs and challenges by building on its incredible platform of outstanding research,...more

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