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.Why study MA 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 ...Read more

The MA History is innovative, creative, free-thinking, stimulating, diverse and challenging – everything that is distinctive about history at Goldsmiths.

Why study MA 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.
  • Your learning will be supported by peers and one-to-one sessions with tutors and supervisors.
  • You will undertake an independent research dissertation 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.
  • You will have the opportunity to study module options offered by other institutions part of the University of London.

Skills

This MA develops a range of transferable skills which are highly valued in the jobs market. These include advanced research and analytical expertise; increased independence of thought; the ability to marshal, evaluate and communicate, in written and oral form, complex information and ideas; project management; teamwork and workshop organisation.

Careers

Students who complete MA History are successful in all types of careers which are available to humanities students, ranging from the media to the law to the public sector.

Studying in London provides access to a wide range of research institutions and facilities that are on offer.

Graduate students from the Department have gone on to careers in museums and galleries, archives, journalism, charities, university and arts administration, local government and teaching, as well as doctoral research.

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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

Students should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a humanities or social science subject. Students might also be considered for some programmes if they aren’t a graduate or their degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that students have the ability to work at postgraduate level.

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£8,430 per year

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£17,690 per year

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£17,690 per year

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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 Lewisham 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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