MA History
Goldsmiths, University of London
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The MA History is innovative, creative, free-thinking, stimulating, diverse and challenging – everything that is distinctive about history at Goldsmiths.MA History is thematic and interdisciplinary. It has a focus on historical theory and methods, and European modern and early modern history – including non-traditional military history, queer history and Black British History.You will develop specific subject interests through a range of optional modules and the dissertation, in which youll ...Read more

The MA History is innovative, creative, free-thinking, stimulating, diverse and challenging – everything that is distinctive about history at Goldsmiths.MA History is thematic and interdisciplinary. It has a focus on historical theory and methods, and European modern and early modern history – including non-traditional military history, queer history and Black British History.You will develop specific subject interests through a range of optional modules and the dissertation, in which you'll undertake independent research on a theme of personal interest. You will have the opportunity to organise and present your work at an internal departmental postgraduate conference alongside students from other MA programmes.

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Adam
12 May 23

Best aspects: Great peers Attentive lecturers Small class sizes Interesting and alternative subject matter Worst: Very poor admin and organisation Attendance system completely..Read more

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Lukasz
24 Feb 23

The best aspects of my experience have been lecturers who were really supportive. Their support allowed me to progress in my studies and develop my potential fully. The worst..Read more

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Entry requirements

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a humanities or social science subject.

You might also be considered for some programmes if you arent a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.

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£9,150 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

£20,000 per year

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Students from EU

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Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

£20,000 per year

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Students from International

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Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

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Latest History reviews

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Adam
12 May 23
History - BA (Hons)
Best aspects: Great peers Attentive lecturers Small class sizes Interesting and alternative subject matter Worst: Very poor admin and organisation Attendance system completely...
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Lukasz
24 Feb 23
History - BA (Hons)
The best aspects of my experience have been lecturers who were really supportive. Their support allowed me to progress in my studies and develop my potential fully. The worst...
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Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross, London London Greater London SE14 6NW United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: New Cross  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: New Cross  0.1 miles away
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