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MA - Master of Arts
Kedleston Road Campus
Full Time
SEP
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
Kedleston Road Campus
Full time
SEP
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
Kedleston Road Campus
Part time
SEP
2 years
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Explore and research the historical context of modern-day issues that transcend countries and cultures, from sustainability to global citizenship. MA History is led by a research-active teaching team that’s highly rated by students.
Course description
The highlights
How you will learn
Our interactive teaching style and our innovative assessment strategy will help you to develop your confidence, your critical thinking and communication skills, as well as your understanding of the subject.
You will learn through lectures, seminars, workshops and field trips, but because this is a masters, there is an emphasis on self-directed study and tutorials. History is a debate-led discipline so we encourage you to develop and strengthen your own voice. This means our classroom sessions always include plenty of discussion, whether they are lectures, seminars or workshops.
In nearly all modules, you will be encouraged to apply challenging theories and concepts to case studies of your own choice. This will mean taking as much responsibility as possible for your own learning, which allows you to develop into an independent and proactive critical thinker.
How you are assessed
You will take a wide range of assessments that help to build up your expertise (and independence) gradually. These ensure you are developing the key skills of the historical discipline as well as skills that will prepare you for life beyond university, such as advanced analytical, writing and oral communication skills.
Careers
Studying History at postgraduate level encourages you to become adept at critical and independent thinking, and at forming and articulating effective arguments. You will gain a host of transferrable skills, such as verbal and written communication, critical analysis and problem solving, teamwork and empathy. In addition, our MA particularly encourages your skills and understanding of public, digital and applied history, boosting your employability further.
The course is made up of three stages – Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MA.
You will need a good honours degree (1st or 2:1) in any subject, or its international equivalent. Applications may be considered if you have a 2:2 honours degree and/or significant relevant professional experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£7,825 per year
Students from Domestic
£7,825 for the full course or £870 per 20 credits (2023/24).
£14,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£14,900 per year
Students from International
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University of Central Lancashire