History MA

Our History master's teaches the methods and concepts used by historians. Study the periods and subjects in history that most interest you.

This MA History is very flexible. You can study the periods and subjects in history that most interest you.

You can study political, social, economic and cultural history and the history of medicine, from 500 AD to the present. Study topics cover more than one geographical area:

• the Americas
• Europe
• Eurasia
• British Isles

You can also combine this with other subjects from the School of History, Classics and Archaeology eg ancient history or archaeology. You also have the opportunity to combine related topics such as politics, English or a foreign language.

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• Top 200 for History - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022

What you'll learn

You'll learn through optional and compulsory modules.

Compulsory Modules

• Dissertation 60
• The Practice of History 20
• Research Skills and Dissertation Training 20

Optional Modules

• Pathway in British History 20
• Conflict in European History 20
• Conflict in European History: Case Studies 20
• Ideas and Influences in British History 20
• Independent Study Project in History 20
• Independent Study Project in History 20
• Missions, Missionaries and Empires in World History: British, European and Informal Empires 20
• Introduction to the History of Medicine 20
• The Patient in History 20
• Diseases in History 20

Your teaching will be based at our Newcastle campus. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, some teaching may be carried out online.

The course is typically delivered through a combination of:

• seminars
• individual tutorials
• small-group teaching

Module teaching runs Monday to Friday, during the day and term time only. Your tutors and other academic staff are normally available for consultation, and for dissertation supervision, during vacations.

If you plan to take this course part time, you will agree your module selection with the Degree Program Director.