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MA History

University of Plymouth

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Explore a range of subjects within British, European and world history, from the 15th century to the present day. Benefit from the History teams specialist knowledge and links across the global historical community and develop a deep and systematic understanding of historical research to excel in further studies, or begin your career with confidence thanks to the professional experience opportunities offered.Careers with this subjectGraduate destinations for our recent MA students include ... READ MORE

Explore a range of subjects within British, European and world history, from the 15th century to the present day. Benefit from the History team's specialist knowledge and links across the global historical community and develop a deep and systematic understanding of historical research to excel in further studies, or begin your career with confidence thanks to the professional experience opportunities offered.

Careers with this subject

Graduate destinations for our recent MA students include funded PhDs, PGCE teacher training, NHS graduate management training, public sector heritage business management, and account executive with an image library. Postgraduate study opens up many other careers in museums, heritage, archives and records.

Key features

Designed for a range of applicants, including recent graduates, teachers looking to enhance professional qualifications, and those in the local community with a passion for history.
Join a community of student-historians from a variety of backgrounds with a programme designed to appeal to a range of audiences, including recent graduates, teachers looking to enhance their professional qualifications and those in the local community with a long-standing passion for history.
Explore history through a variety of means – with a combination of taught and self-led learning, regular research seminars run by University of Plymouth's Centre for Research in Humanities and Performing Arts, and access to The Arts Institute history lecture series featuring world-leading academics.
Work alongside internationally recognised researchers* and experienced professionals as you develop the skills that will allow you to choose how you progress upon graduation: take your studies further with a PhD, or enter the workplace with the confidence and skills to fast-track your career.
Plot your own course through the centuries as you take the lead in your masters dissertation research project, and choose areas of study from the history team’s range of research specialisms.
Explore history with your friends and colleagues by joining the History Society, a lively and supportive community hosting educational and social events.
Discover the most up-to-date ways of studying history through our online resources including a vast eBook library and digital archives. Build links with local record offices and archives, accessing opportunities to develop your expertise in the local and regional history of Plymouth and the South West.

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Full time | Plymouth University | 1 year | 13-SEP-21

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WUSCA student ranking
65^th / 131

CompUniGuide ranking
71^st

CompUniGuide subject ranking
66^th

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Start date

13-SEP-21

Full Time

1 year

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Ethan

18 Dec 19

History BA (Hons)

Been very valuable and I have learnt a lot...

Oliver

12 Oct 18

History BA (Hons)

Informative and good...

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Student rating ( 4.1) 21 reviews

5 star 34%

4 star 53%

3 star 9%

2 star 4%

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Student rating ( 4.1) 2,391 reviews

5 star 37%

4 star 47%

3 star 13%

2 star 2%

1 star 1%

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University of Plymouth, Plymouth

CompUniGuide ranking

71st

Student rating

( 4.1)

Next open day

24 APRIL

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The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the South Westerly coast of Devon in between scenic Cornwall and the historic Dartmoor National Park. The University is renowned for its world leading research; postgraduate students are supported by accomplished and experienced staff who undertake research that is innovative, operates across disciplinary boundaries, and provides outstanding training for postgraduate students. Plymouth’s campus boasts nine award winning cafés, the Jill Craigie cinema, the city’s largest contemporary art gallery (the Arts Institute), and the Nancy Astor gym. There are also specialised campus facilities for medical, nursing and allied health students at Derriford Hospital and Treliske Hospital sites.