History MA
University of Southampton
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This is a flexible MA program designed to engage you with leading historical researchers and allow you to explore a variety of chronological and geographical fields, from the Ancient world to contemporary history, including the war on terror. The course encourages you to research, analyze, and debate the past to better understand the present. You will study history from across the globe, including Britain, continental Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia. The curriculum encourages you to ...Read more

This is a flexible MA program designed to engage you with leading historical researchers and allow you to explore a variety of chronological and geographical fields, from the Ancient world to contemporary history, including the 'war on terror.' The course encourages you to research, analyze, and debate the past to better understand the present. You will study history from across the globe, including Britain, continental Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia. The curriculum encourages you to explore a wide range of perspectives on the past, such as: Ordinary life and varying identities. Issues of ethnicity, class, gender, age, and faith. The history of empires and rebellion. You will learn to interrogate sources, debate interpretations, and communicate historical ideas to the public. We are ranked 10th in the UK for research quality (Complete University Guide 2026). Key Features and Structure Flexibility and Breadth: You can choose to study history from a wide variety of geographical areas and time periods, allowing you to tailor the degree to your interests. Research Focus: The course encourages independent research through access to research seminars and a mandatory Dissertation module. Core Structure: The full-time course runs for 12 months. o

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17th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
17th
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Ella
18 Feb 26

Really wide range of modules on offer, and a really nice faculty. The mandatory modules are not the best, especially in second year, and feel a bit underdeveloped. However the..Read more

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Logan
12 Feb 26

Best part is having a day off Worst is having a timetable with 4 hour..Read more

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Entry requirements

Youll need a 2:2 degree in history or a related subject.

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£10,000 per year

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£26,200 per year

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£26,200 per year

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Ella
18 Feb 26
History - BA (Hons)
Really wide range of modules on offer, and a really nice faculty. The mandatory modules are not the best, especially in second year, and feel a bit underdeveloped. However the...
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Logan
12 Feb 26
Modern History and Politics - BA (Hons)
Best part is having a day off Worst is having a timetable with 4 hour...
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University of Southampton
University of Southampton , Southampton

The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition...

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University of Southampton
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