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MA - Master of Arts
University of Sussex
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Our innovative and diverse MA focuses on key themes in the history of Europe, North America, and the world from the early modern period onwards. Some of the themes that you may explore include:
hisrtories of the the body, emotions and the environment
the impact of the ‘cultural turn’ and identity politics on the discipline of history
the role of community archives, digital resources and family histories in the creation of ‘people’s history’ and ‘public history’
topics in modern and contemporary history, from human rights to war and violence.
You’re introduced to historical methodology and practice – especially the ‘cultural turn’ and ‘global turn’ in historiography – and how they might be used in devising and researching your individual research project.
You can also take part in our world-leading work on contemporary Britain. Our approach places everyday experiences within their social, cultural, economic and political contexts. We draw on the unparalleled resources of the renowned Mass Observation Archive. We are also home to innovative research centres, including the Centre for German-Jewish Studies and the Centre for World Environmental History. You’ll immerse yourself in the field’s literature and integrate the historical perspective with that of other social sciences.
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - £10 to £15 per week
