MA Maritime History
University of Plymouth
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Study for our MA Maritime History at the University of Plymouth and you will have the opportunity to grapple with these and other key debates in history. Plymouth’s long and storied relationship with the sea makes it the perfect location to explore five centuries of maritime history from the Spanish Armada of 1588 through to questions around the continued importance of sea power and navies in the modern world. Graduate destinations for our recent MA students include funded PhDs, PGCE teacher ...Read more

Study for our MA Maritime History at the University of Plymouth and you will have the opportunity to grapple with these and other key debates in history. Plymouth’s long and storied relationship with the sea makes it the perfect location to explore five centuries of maritime history from the Spanish Armada of 1588 through to questions around the continued importance of sea power and navies in the modern world. 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.Study Maritime History in Britain’s Ocean City and explore more than five centuries of fascinating maritime history.Work with world leading experts in maritime history from 1500 to the present day to develop your interests and research.Be part of a community of maritime historians who are shaping the future of the field with cutting edge research and publications.Develop your analytical skills with our exciting range of maritime and naval history modules.Showcase your research skills with a dissertation on a maritime history topic of your choice.Make the most of our excellent maritime history resources and partners in the University Library, The Box and wider city of Plymouth and region.Work with local and national maritime organisations enjoy a wide range of field trips to sites of interest.Our MA is designed for a range of applicants including recent graduates and those with a broad interest in maritime history.

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50/279
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75th
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Francesco
17 Dec 25

Most of the lecturers are very enthusiastic and engaging, much more so than at the other university open day I went to. Some of the facilities at Plymouth are dated but some are..Read more

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Ella
16 Dec 25

I love studying at Plymouth, for me it’s the sense of community you feel. Having more resources, more funding going into varies degrees not just the sciences..Read more

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Entry requirements

An honours degree in history or a related subject, or a professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to a degree. Other qualifications accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field may also be considered. Non-standard applications are considered on a case-by-case basis. Graduates from other disciplines will be considered on an individual basis. References from previous university, employer or similar.

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£10,000 per year

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£18,700 per year

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Francesco
17 Dec 25
History with Foundation - BA (Hons)
Most of the lecturers are very enthusiastic and engaging, much more so than at the other university open day I went to. Some of the facilities at Plymouth are dated but some are...
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Ella
16 Dec 25
History - BA (Hons)
I love studying at Plymouth, for me it’s the sense of community you feel. Having more resources, more funding going into varies degrees not just the sciences...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...

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