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MA - Master of Arts
Penglais Campus CN
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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MA - Master of Arts
Penglais Campus CN
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Penglais Campus CN
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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The MA Modern History at Aberystwyth offers you the opportunity to study modern British, continental European, American and/or world history from the early 19th century to the present with a team of leading specialists in their fields. The course embraces a range of perspectives including political, diplomatic, social, cultural and media history, and also provides you with intensive training in research skills and methods for modern history, including the opportunity to develop or enhance your knowledge of a European language.
Overview
Why study MA Modern History at Aberystwyth University?
Study just five minutes away from one of five UK copyright libraries, the National Library of Wales
History has been taught in Aberystwyth since 1872, making our department the oldest in Wales and one of the foremost in Britain
Aberystwyth University is a top 50 university for research power and intensity – REF 2014
All our lecturers are active researchers who publish their work
Benefit from small group teaching
Opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course with an institution that engages on a daily basis with history
Engage with a variety of paradigms, perspectives, methodologies, sources and interdisciplinary approaches to history
Develop your own research interests in the field of modern history (18th 19th, 20th centuries including the contemporary period) aided by the longstanding expertise of the Department of History and Welsh History
A wide variety of option modules are available as part of this course and staff expertise within the Department is varied and expansive
Careers
Graduates from the Department of History and Welsh History at Aberystwyth University have expansive and varied careers.
Examples of pathways our previous graduates have taken include:
• Archivists
• Publishers
• Local and national politics
• Tourism
• Heritage administration
• Public administration
• Real Estate Development
• Law
• Civil Service
• Journalism
• Broadcast media
• Armed Forces
• Education
• Management
• Accountancy
• Entrepreneurs
• Academia/further study
Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience. Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.
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£17,905 per year
Students from International
Books, Equipment & Stationery - £150
