Public History MA
St Mary's University
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MA - Master of Arts

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Strawberry Hill Campus (Main Campus)

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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1 Year

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MA - Master of Arts

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Strawberry Hill Campus (Main Campus)

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Investigate perceptions of the past with our hands-on Public History masters.Explore understandings of the past in our innovative Public History masters. Youll examine diverse contexts and sources while covering topics like:the production and function of public historiesnarrativesrepresentationmemoryheritage sitesCareer opportunitiesOur Public History masters will help you develop essential transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and creative problem-solving.The Careers Service has ...Read more

Investigate perceptions of the past with our hands-on Public History masters.

Explore understandings of the past in our innovative Public History masters. Youll examine diverse contexts and sources while covering topics like:

  • the production and function of public histories
  • narratives
  • representation
  • memory
  • heritage sites

Career opportunities

Our Public History masters will help you develop essential transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and creative problem-solving.

The Careers Service has more information on graduate careers and part-time work available during your course.

Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Public History MA include:

archives

heritage

education

the media

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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87/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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70th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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72nd
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Shizuka
14 Nov 24

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Modules

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Entry requirements

To qualify for entry students should normally have a second-class degree or relevant experience. The degree must be from a UK or overseas university, or the equivalent. Candidates with professional qualifications in an associated area will also be considered.

Tuition fees

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£9,240 per year

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Students from Domestic

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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)

£17,820 per year

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Students from EU

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

£17,820 per year

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Shizuka
14 Nov 24
History BA (Hons)
Best: All the staffs and professors are really nice here. Worst: My dormitory is little bit...
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Rebecca
26 Feb 24
History BA (Hons)
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St Mary's University
Waldegrave Road Strawberry Hill Twickenham Greater London TW1 4SX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Strawberry Hill  0.2 miles away
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