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MA - Master of Arts
The University of Manchester
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
The University of Manchester
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
The University of Manchester
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Course description
Our MA History master's course enables you to tailor your postgraduate studies to suit your interests.
Your focus could be chronological (medieval, early modern or modern), geographical (European, transnational, global) or methodological (cultural or economic and social history).
Alternatively, you can create a wide-ranging course for yourself by choosing units from a variety of areas, including thematic course units that transcend orthodox boundaries to facilitate intellectual breadth and imagination.
You will undertake rigorous theoretical and methodological training and you will become an integrated member of the research community with the chance to engage with outstanding researchers, resources and facilities.
We have over 30 members of staff with world-class expertise in medieval, early modern and modern history, stretching across national and international boundaries, with strong representation in economic, social and cultural approaches to history.
Teaching and learning
Our course units are interactive, and the small seminar is the rule.
The History department pioneered the way that History is taught in England - introducing the undergraduate dissertation and leading the development of economic history.
We continue to endeavour to introduce cutting-edge strategies to promote excellence in teaching, feedback and student experience.
Coursework and assessment
The MA History course comprises 180 credits made up of:
advanced coursework: 90 credits
research training: 30 credits
dissertation: 60 credits.
Taught course units are generally assessed by a 6,000-word essay per 30-credit unit (this will vary for the quantitative and qualitative research methods units).
Career opportunities
The high standard of arts research training, both formal and practical, opens doors to many kinds of modern public and private sector graduate careers requiring research skills, formulation of projects and policy documents.
The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability.
We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in a humanities-based subject area.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,500 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)
£26,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£26,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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