History MA
The University of Northampton
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OVERVIEWThe University of Northampton’s History MA programme is delivered online rather than on campus and we use an exciting range of online tools to amplify your learning experience.This History Masters course is designed for those who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of history across a range of periods, regions and theoretical perspectives. The History MA provides you with opportunities to study the subject at an advanced level.You will have the chance to study a range of ...Read more

OVERVIEW

The University of Northampton’s History MA programme is delivered online rather than on campus and we use an exciting range of online tools to amplify your learning experience.

This History Masters course is designed for those who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of history across a range of periods, regions and theoretical perspectives. The History MA provides you with opportunities to study the subject at an advanced level.

You will have the chance to study a range of periods and topics, from Early Modern England to Fascism in modern Britain, from the Decline of the Aristocracy to warfare and memories of war and the role of history in the construction of British national identity.

While studying for your masters in history, you are encouraged to think not only about the diversity of the past, but also how history itself is constructed.

Course Details

The University of Northampton’s distance learning History MA is taught online on a full-time and part-time basis, with the opportunity to complete in one and two years respectively. The year is split into three trimesters.

You will develop the skills necessary to understand, critique, utilise and communicate concepts and theories used within the discipline of History. You will acquire methodological skills for historical research, particularly the selection, evaluation and interpretation of primary sources.

The MA History course comprises 120 credits of taught modules and a 60 credit dissertation. Students must take the History Research Methods module and complete a dissertation. The remainder of the programme is made up from a selection of specialist modules (normally three 30 credit modules) which reflect staff research expertise.

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28 Feb 24

It’s an excellent learning institution with splendid sports facilities, the fact that it’s only a young university means that it isn’t ranked particularly highly...Read more

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07 Jan 20

Overall, my experience has been very positive and beneficial for mew, with many opportunities given for me to..Read more

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Entry requirements

To join the MA History distance learning course, we normally accept a second class degree in History or related discipline. We also welcome applications from ‘non-standard entrants’, including those with experiential learning. Interviewing all applicants ensures that each has the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to complete the programme successfully.

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£8,250 per year

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£8,250 per year

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28 Feb 24
History BA (Hons)
It’s an excellent learning institution with splendid sports facilities, the fact that it’s only a young university means that it isn’t ranked particularly highly....
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SR
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07 Jan 20
History BA (Hons)
Overall, my experience has been very positive and beneficial for mew, with many opportunities given for me to...
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