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MA - Master of Arts
Vanbrugh College
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
Vanbrugh College
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
Vanbrugh College
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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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 early modern Britain, other European countries, and their overseas empires.
You can take advantage of the research strengths of the Department, which include the political, religious, and cultural history of early modern England and Europe, gender and social relations, science and material culture and the history of ideas. With full access to our excellent library, the Borthwick Institute for Archives and the York Minster library, specialist resources will be available at your fingertips.
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.
Teaching and assessment
You’ll work with world?leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.
Careers and skills
While completing your MA, you will gain essential skills in research, presentation, and analysis. These skills are invaluable for progressing to a PhD and for a diverse range of careers.
Career opportunities
Undergraduate degree: 2:1 or equivalent in History or a related discipline. Other qualifications and experience: We would consider a 2:2 but our decision would depend on the whole application including the quality of the written work submitted.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,200 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£25,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£25,900 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.