MA History

University of Warwick

The Warwick History MA offers advanced study in history. Our MA programme allows you the opportunity to both specialise and diversify, to follow your passion and to try something new. You will be taught by experts in their field, introducing you to their areas of research and what it is to be a historian. You will have the opportunity to study and write about what really enthuses you, and to pursue in-depth research on your chosen dissertation topic. Optional modules will offer a chronological, geographical, and thematic range of topics, including in modern history, early modern history, global history, and the history of medicine. You’ll be able to take advantage of the Department's field-leading research centresLink opens in a new window, including participating in the lively schedule of academic research seminars, lectures and conferences.Our new core module, redeveloped for 2026 entry, is called ‘History Writing: Theory and Practice.’ Over two terms you will learn about recent theories and methodologies in history writing to understand human experience and agency, questions of power and knowledge, and conceptions of historical change. As well as covering more fundamental themes and approaches to historical research, this module will enable you to prepare for the dissertation research and writing process. Interactive workshop sessions will support students to develop the skills needed to produce an original piece of historical research.