This programme aims to provide you with the opportunity of tailoring your studies to fit your interests; the MA in History is not focussed on a single specific period or theme, allowing maximum flexibility. The two core aspects of the course are:
Research and Methodology: a variety of topics essential to the study of history at a higher level, including themes such as research methods devoted to the use of film, literature and history, historiography, multi-discipline methods and theories, palaeography for medievalists and early modernists, oral history, researching in archives, postmodernism and compiling a bibiography
Dissertation.
In addition you will also choose two options from a range of specialist modules, the themes of which may include:
The Atlantic World;
Youth in the North West 1870's-1970's
Viewing the world differently: Working with Archive Film
Modern Jewish history in Europe;
British political history;
Medieval Italy;
The Elizabethans;
These options seek to draw on research strengths within the department. Please note that units may change subject to availability.
The programme aims to provide the skills to progress to higher research programmes, and to offer opportunities for the acquisition of skills applicable to a range of appointments within the economy.
2012 entry
Postgraduate level
1 year full- time
2 years part-time
All Saints Campus, Manchester
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UK and EU students full-time £4,000
UK and EU students part-time £445 per 20 credit unit. A Masters qualification typically comprises 180 credits.
Non-EU overseas students £12,500
Coursework including essays, oral presentations, project planning, and dissertation.
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