Politics and Contemporary History MA
University of Nottingham
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MA - Master of Arts

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MA - Master of Arts

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Course overviewOur Politics and Contemporary History MA course explores the recent past and how political, social and historical events have shaped the world were living in today. The programme enables you to study in both the departments of Politics and International Relations and History at Nottingham.From the modules in these two disciplines you can construct a course to reflect your own particular interests. Youll engage with topics including labour and urban history, women’s history, ...Read more

Course overview

Our Politics and Contemporary History MA course explores the recent past and how political, social and historical events have shaped the world we're living in today. The programme enables you to study in both the departments of Politics and International Relations and History at Nottingham.

From the modules in these two disciplines you can construct a course to reflect your own particular interests. You'll engage with topics including labour and urban history, women’s history, religion and conflict in the Middle East, film history, and contemporary British history.

You'll be taught by expert staff from a range of disciplines including social sciences, history, theology and American studies.

The school regularly holds workshops and conferences with guest speakers from international institutions, some of which include:

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  • Edward Garnier – former Conservative Party politician
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  • Professor Michael Clarke – specialist in defence studies
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  • Faiza Shaheen – Director of the Centre for Labour and Social Studies

You'll have the opportunity to undertake a placement as part of your studies to apply your knowledge to real world settings, helping you to stand out to employers.

You'll graduate ready for a range of careers including working in the public and private sector, the media, politics, government or research.

Careers

Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or resume, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

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What students say
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08 Feb 23

The facilities and campus are welcoming and have lots of variety - there are great places to study, socialise, eat and explore. It is overall a nice environment. The libraries..Read more

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Florence
02 Feb 23

Nottingham is a great place to study because of its facilities and the campus. Everything is very modern and up to date. The campus is well maintained and has lots of green space..Read more

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Entry requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent).

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This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Full time fee: £11,250. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Full time fee: £24,300 per year. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Full time fee: £24,300 per year. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).

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08 Feb 23
History and Politics BA (Hons)
The facilities and campus are welcoming and have lots of variety - there are great places to study, socialise, eat and explore. It is overall a nice environment. The libraries...
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Florence
02 Feb 23
Nottingham is a great place to study because of its facilities and the campus. Everything is very modern and up to date. The campus is well maintained and has lots of green space...
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