The MA in Modern History focuses on the period c1750-2000, and draws on the considerable range of expertise within the School to help you explore history and bring it to life.

The MA in Modern History has given me the opportunity to explore the subjects I am passionate about alongside inspiring, supportive, and engaging lecturers. The course has allowed me to mature as a historian and build an exciting and progressive future.

Why study Modern History at Kent?

Work with world-leading experts. Based on the most recent Research Excellence Framework, the School of History was ranked 1st in the UK for research the Times Higher Education

Develop an advanced understanding of modern history, ranging from the eighteenth century to recent events of contemporary relevance

Develop your capacity to think critically about past events, approach primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives and understand the complex issues surrounding context and significance

Engage with the wider historiography and discourse associated with your studies, understanding the structure and nature of cultural, political and social forces in the modern period

We offer a suite of modules offered by leading experts in our areas of research strength, which include modern British and European history, military history, American history, imperial history, and medical and environmental history.

Gain practical skills which are essential to your studies and open up an exciting range of career possibilities

You'll have full access to the Centre for the Study of War, Media and Society, the Centre for the Study of Global Cultures and Encounters, and the Centre for the Study of Health, Science and the Environment which provide an active programme of seminars, conferences and reading groups involving both academic staff and postgraduates.