MA History
Manchester Metropolitan University
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This course is a flexible and challenging masters, offering a range of potential specialist routes, such as Medieval and Early Modern, War and Conflict, Race and Gender, Country House or a general History route.We offer a wide range of modules that draw on the strengths of our research-active staff and the course aims to provide students with the skills to progress to higher research programmes.You can choose to undertake a placement related to your research interests, organised in ...Read more

This course is a flexible and challenging masters, offering a range of potential specialist routes, such as Medieval and Early Modern, War and Conflict, Race and Gender, Country House or a general History route.

We offer a wide range of modules that draw on the strengths of our research-active staff and the course aims to provide students with the skills to progress to higher research programmes.

You can choose to undertake a placement related to your research interests, organised in collaboration with staff members, and drawn from our extensive network of regional contacts. Previous placements have included National Trust properties, the People's History Museum, and the Holocaust Exhibition and Learning Centre (Huddersfield).

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Academic expertise - work alongside leading researchers whose published work covers a wide range of geographical and chronological areas including: women and slavery in America, medieval crusades, Tudor religion, early modern politics and culture, crime and the Victorian city, terrorism and political violence, museums and public policy.
  • Industry connections - strong links with regional and national historians and archives.
  • Learn at the forefront of your discipline - taught by research-active and engaged tutors, who bring their ongoing research to the classroom.
  • Support for you - individual support throughout the course.
  • Manchester Centre for Public History and Heritage - draw on the expertise of the Manchester Centre for Public History and Heritage based in our department, where many of our academics are active researchers.
  • Research-informed teaching - 83% of our research is rated internationally excellent. (REF 2021).
  • Hone your research skills - pursue your own original historical project that allows you to develop your research skills, with the aid of expert supervision.
  • Postgraduate support - our Postgraduate Student Experience Tutor can support you in personal and academic areas, including finance, disability, careers, counselling services and mentoring schemes.

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WUSCA ranking
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51/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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66th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
60th
What students say
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Alicia
08 Nov 23

The best thing about the university is the support given by personal tutors and lecturers is absolutely fantastic, they’re wonderful people. On the other hand, the university..Read more

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Maia
07 Nov 23

The campus is close together so it’s easier to walk around and find your way around campus. The facilities are good, I’ve had no issues using them. I like how close the campus is..Read more

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Entry requirements

You will normally have at least an upper second class undergraduate UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, or equivalent academic qualification. If you have a different background you may be admitted if you have proven experience in a relevant field.

Tuition fees

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£9,500 per year

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£18,500 per year

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£18,500 per year

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Latest History reviews

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Alicia
08 Nov 23
Secondary History with QTS PGCE
The best thing about the university is the support given by personal tutors and lecturers is absolutely fantastic, they’re wonderful people. On the other hand, the university...
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M
Maia
07 Nov 23
History BA (Hons)
The campus is close together so it’s easier to walk around and find your way around campus. The facilities are good, I’ve had no issues using them. I like how close the campus is...
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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

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Oxford Road Manchester Greater Manchester M15 6BH United Kingdom
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