Our History MA offers a fascinating and challenging curriculum. It is led by our team of internationally recognised scholars, who combine research excellence with high quality teaching practice. This is an opportunity to develop expertise in the areas of social and cultural history which interest you.

On our History MA course you will become an independent, confident and digitally literate learner. You will join a course with an established record of high levels of student satisfaction, and will enhance your employability by developing sophisticated analytical skills. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to focus on your particular interests in social or political history through your choice of seminar and coursework assignments. You can also explore a chosen specialism through an extended piece of independent research and critical writing, on a topic of your choice. The inclusion of digital learning also allows you to build versatile skills such as creating digital portfolios, web development and data management.

You will have opportunities to collaborate with staff, students and external partners such as:

• The archives at York Explore
• The Yorkshire Film Archive
• The National Railway Museum
• The Borthwick Institute
• Minster Library
• The British Library at Boston Spa