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Early Modern History MA

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Modern History (17th To 20th Century)

Course Summary

Explore the religious, social, economic, political and cultural developments in the early modern world on this MA. The University of Warwick's History department – whose research activity is ranked one of the highest in the country (92%, REF 2021), will provide you with the guidance to acquire conceptual and practical skills and expertise in this field.This MA programme explores religious, social, economic and cultural developments in the early modern world, including the strains created by soaring prices and population, and heightened social mobility. All modules are taught by a team of experts, ensuring that you are exposed to as many different viewpoints and approaches as possible.In the first term you will study two core modules. ‘Theory, Skills and Methods’ provides a foundation in historical methods and theoretical frameworks used to study society and culture from the early modern period to the contemporary world. ‘Themes in Early Modern History’ provides a critical perspective on key themes and introduces you to a range of expertise at Warwick.

Modules

The dissertation (60 CATS) is the most important a piece of work you will produce in the course (a 15,000 word project). You should view it mainly as an opportunity to do in-depth research on your favourite topic and to develop research techniques and methodologies as well as to present the research in an appropriate format. It is helpful to begin the course with a clear, if general, idea of your dissertation topic.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,840

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£26,630

Entry requirements

A 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject