MA Early Modern History
University of York
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Our distinctive MA in Early Modern History combines thorough research training with opportunities to explore new approaches to the history of the world in the period from c.1500-1800. You can take advantage of the research strengths of the Department, which include political, religious and cultural history, gender and social relations, religion, science, material culture and the history of ideas. Youll quickly become a part of our lively departmental community. We encourage you to attend ...Read more

Our distinctive MA in Early Modern History combines thorough research training with opportunities to explore new approaches to the history of the world in the period from c.1500-1800. You can take advantage of the research strengths of the Department, which include political, religious and cultural history, gender and social relations, religion, science, material culture and the history of ideas. You'll quickly become a part of our lively departmental community. We encourage you to attend seminars, masterclasses and research training sessions throughout the year. You will have full access to the Centre for Renaissance and Early Modern Studies which provides an active programme of academic seminars, small conferences and reading groups involving both academic staff and graduate students. You will be based in the Department of History in Vanbrugh College on Campus West. Most of your teaching will take place in or close to Vanbrugh College.

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2:2 or equivalent in History or a relevant subject.

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£11,200 per year

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£25,900 per year

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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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