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MA - Master of Arts
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
Singleton Park Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
MA - Master of Arts
Singleton Park Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
3 years
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COURSE OVERVIEW
The MA in History allows you to traverse fascinatingly different periods of history, from the middle ages onwards.
You can study British, European, American or Asian History, supported by the diverse expertise of historians working at Swansea University.
Additional modules cover the history of art and culture, empire, gender, politics, religion, sexuality and science.
You will benefit from an unusually high concentration of historians at Swansea, as well as the wider presence of the College of Arts and Humanities Research Centres, the Callaghan Centre for the Study of Conflict, Power and Empires, and the Richard Burton Centre.
HISTORY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
You will develop impressive transferable skills around research, writing and speaking, as you build confidence in presenting your ideas in different ways.
Graduates from this course enter a range of industries including education, government, marketing and advertising. They also undertake research degrees and pursue a career in academia.
Our career support services include:
Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.
We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.
The typical entry requirement is a degree in History or a relevant discipline, normally an upper second or above or equivalent.
Students living in
Domestic
£8,650 per year
Students from Domestic
Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
£18,400 per year
Students from EU
Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
£18,400 per year
Students from International
Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches...