History postgraduate degrees in South West England

7 universities offer 40 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate history degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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Bath Spa University

1 history courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 50th
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The campus is absolutely gorgeous! A wonderful mix of old and new, castles and modern buildings. Reserving rooms encourages students to get out of their rooms and study anywhere on campus, from the top of the castle tower, to the communal "pods" at Commons. The Student Union building has a bar and a small shop, and activities going on almost every day. Karaoke every other Saturday is one of my favourites. Close enough to the city of Bath for easy access, while still having the feeling of a university town. Lots of student discounts and student bars/clubs in town, as the University of Bath is also nearby. Interesting classes, lovely lecturers and guest lecturers, and proper assessments. Few, if not none, tests, allowing for those who do not thrive with simple memorization to show off how they learn. The diversity of students encourages the broadening of your own world view. A wide range of courses, allowing for study into incredibly specific topics. The main issue with the university is the wait time for wellbeing appointments, as it can take up to four months to even get a foot in the door. This means that if you do need help, it is very difficult to achieve. Also, while it isn't the university's fault, it is important to know that the First Bus system is not very reliable, so if you have a job in town, it is quite nerve-wracking.

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PGCE Secondary History
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Adaptive Teaching (Inclusion in your secondary subject)
  • QTS - Secondary
  • The curriculum in History. My emerging identity as a subject specialist teacher ofHistory.
  • Subject Knowledge:History
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Bristol, UWE

1 history courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 82nd
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WUSCA ranking: 45th
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My first year studying Banking and Finance at UWE has provided a highly robust foundation in capital markets and financial systems. The absolute best aspect is the practical application of macroeconomic theories and the rigorous analytical frameworks taught by the faculty. The facilities, particularly the trading room simulations, offer excellent asymmetric upside for developing real-world quantitative skills. If I had to suggest an area for improvement, it would simply be expanding the availability of niche financial technology modules earlier in the undergraduate curriculum to stay ahead of market trends. Overall, an excellent ROI for my educational capital, and Alhamdulillah for the highly supportive environment.

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Year 1
  • Current educational policy and practice
  • Evaluation of learner needs and the educational impact of their teaching
  • Feedback and assessment of teaching against the English Teachers' Standards, supported by a university tutor and school based mentor
  • Planning and implementing appropriate teaching strategies and classroom management
  • Professional skills and attributes, including keeping children safe
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University of Gloucestershire

3 history courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 80th
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WUSCA ranking: 77th
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I attend UOG Francis Close Hall campus and it's so incredibly inspiring. It's a great oldy-worldy historical site and it was really the deal-breaker for me choosing UOG; although my course mates and I were severely let down when we were told we would have to move to Oxstalls campus in Gloucester... we managed to get the union involved but only managed to get it pushed back a year for us, all new students in September for social science will be in Oxstalls and won't get to experience the beauty of FCH. Such a shame. Despite this, the facilities are amazing, staff are equipped with great knowledge and are all incredibly friendly. All students are friendly and light-minded, it's a great environment to study in and socialise. I commute so I cannot speak on the social side of student accommodation and/or going out, but as a commuter it meets all my needs! I really recommend studying here, the lecturers know what they're talking about, and are amazing at illustrating theories and concepts in ways that make sense.

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University of Plymouth

3 history courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 46th
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WUSCA ranking: 87th
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As an international Environmental Management student, my time at Plymouth has been defined by two things: academic freedom and incredible support. When I faced significant personal loss and financial struggles that impacted my attendance, the faculty didn't write me off they gave me the flexibility to recover and succeed. The course itself is far more than just exams. I was able to lead complex, consultancy-style projects (like my work on Singapore Heat Stress policies) that felt like real professional work, not just coursework. The resources in the Marine Building and library are top-tier for anyone willing to push themselves. Plymouth offers a rare balance: it challenges you intellectually to reach distinction levels, but supports you personally when life gets hard. Highly recommended for students who want resilience alongside their degree.

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MA History
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • MAHI700 Key Debates and Research Methods in History
  • MAHI701 Public History
  • MAHI702 MA History Dissertation
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PhD History
clock icon 2 years full time
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  • GSRHIST4 Research History
  • Research Skills in the Arts, Humanities & Business
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University of Exeter

20 history courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 10th
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WUSCA ranking: 53th
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There should be more support for international students, the lack of staff specialized on matter regarding visas and financial support for international students makes the whole university experience feel more overwhelming and stressful.

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MA History
clock icon 2 years part time
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Year 1
  • Advanced Historical Research Skills
  • Dissertation in History
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PhD History
clock icon 4 years full time
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University of Bristol

11 history courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 9th
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I enjoyed the course and it’s structure. I believe, that it set me up well for my research project and gave me the skills that employers are looking for. The worse aspect was the lack of time for activities outside of studying. Lectures and assignments took up most of the day and evening, especially during coursework and exam season.

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MA History
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Year 1
  • Approaches to History
  • Dissertation
  • Researching and Writing History
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History PhD
clock icon 4 years full time
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  • Research project
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Plymouth Marjon University

1 history courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
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Older campus tucked out of the way but super friendly and chill vibes all round. Especially the Octagon in the middle of campus, the two chaplains in there are absolutely wonderful and friendly people, and they have 2 dogs to cuddle if you need a furry friend lectures are more interactive with you as a student because of the smaller class sizes so they get to know you as an individual, and student support are great! The only negative I have is there are a lot of potholes and the elevators are often breaking. Overall, pretty good!!

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Year 1
  • Becoming a teacher: a reflective journey
  • Inclusion in the secondary classroom: maximising achievement
  • Learning behaviours in context
  • Professional practice in schools
  • Understanding the learner: assessment and progress
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