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Victoria University of Wellington
Master of Arts – MA
- Wellington, New Zealand
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Build on your Honours degree with advanced study and research at the Master's level and become a leader in your field. Study your specialist subject in detail and take the opportunity to contribute to the world's knowledge in that area. Master of Arts - MA degree will enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities and learn to create and assess new ideas.
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Manchester Metropolitan University
MA Public History and Heritage
- Manchester, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Our specialised MA in Public History and Heritage draws on the research expertise of the Manchester Centre for Public Histories and Heritage, providing students with access to archives, historians and networks far beyond just those in the University. The course trains students in the specifics of public history and heritage and is suitable for those considering a career in heritage management or associated fields.
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Royal College of Art
MA History of Design (with V&A)
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The V&A/RCA MA History of Design draws on the exceptional resources and national and international networks of two world-leading centres of excellence for scholarship and creativity, the RCA and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A). With a base at the RCA and dedicated programme rooms and library at the V&A, since its foundation in 1983, this pioneering programme has earned a worldwide reputation as the leading MA programme in the field. Our research-led teaching and experiential methods inspire and train future leaders in the field.
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University of Groningen
MA in History
MA
Full time
12 months
On-Campus
English, Dutch
By choosing MA in History, you will be trained to curate a historical exhibition or to apply digital techniques in the field of heritage management, you can learn how to interpret and evaluate cross-border historical phenomena and formulate policy advice, or you can acquire the historical methods to analyze the consequences of processes of change in organizations and companies. The expertise of our experienced staff and experts from the field is reflected in (guest) lectures, internships, and practical assignments that bring historical knowledge and theory to life. By completing one of the tracks, you will be awarded a Master of Arts degree in History.
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Ca' Foscari University of Venice
MA in Ancient Civilisations: Literature, History and Archaeology
- Venice, Italy
MSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
Italian
This Master's Degree Program aims to produce experts in philology, ancient literature, ancient history, and archaeology. According to the curriculum chosen, students will acquire specialist skills and methods in archaeology, ancient art and material culture history, languages, and literature of ancient Greek and Latin civilizations or ancient history (including Greek, Roman, and ancient East history).
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Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication - Erasmus University Rotterdam
Master in History Studies
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
Master
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
In History Studies Delve into the past and unravel the complexities of human history with our master's program in History Studies, where you'll explore diverse cultures, events, and perspectives that have shaped the world we live in today. We offer two Master specializations in the field of History Studies: Applied History, Global History, and International Relations.
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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
MA in the Bible and the Ancient Near East
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS) offers a two-year M.A. program in the Bible and the Ancient Near East. This program focuses on contemporary Biblical studies (Hebrew scriptures) and provides grounding in both Biblical Hebrew and Akkadian, with the option to study Modern Hebrew at the beginner through advanced levels.
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Open University
MA in History
- Online United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
The MA in History provides you with the opportunity to explore society, politics and culture in Britain and Ireland during either the early modern (c.1500-1780) or modern (c.1750-1970) period. Using our world-class collection of online primary source materials together with collections of documents and artefacts in local and national repositories, you will produce an independent research project on a topic of your choice.
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University of Kent
MA Modern History
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA in Modern History focuses on the period c1750-2000 and draws on the considerable range of expertise within the School to help you explore history and bring it to life. The MA in Modern History has allowed me to explore the subjects I am passionate about alongside inspiring, supportive, and engaging lecturers.
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University of Birmingham - College of Arts and Law
MA Military History by Distance Learning
- Online
MA
Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
Our MA Military History by distance learning will stimulate and challenge you to think about all aspects of the history of warfare. You’ll study flexibly from home, developing your expertise in military history and building the skills to become a confident independent researcher.
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Faculté des Lettres et Sciences Humaines - Université Catholique de Lille
Master's Degree International Relations and Contemporary History
- Lille, France
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English, French
This rich and varied course provides students with the knowledge and skills to deal with international problems from both a theoretical and a practical viewpoint. It aims to give a clear overview of the complex issues raised by the international political developments of the 20th century and their implications today.
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Leiden University
MA History (research)
- Leiden, Netherlands
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Research Master History at Leiden University offers five specialisations in which you will focus on historical processes, historiography and methodology of historical research.
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Universidade Santiago de Compostela
Master's Degree in Modern History: Monarchy of Spain 16th-18th Centuries
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Master
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
Spanish, Galician
The "Monarchy of Spain" constituted the most formidable organization of power in Europe in the 16th and 18th centuries. This interuniversity master's degree aims to delve, with a revisionist approach, into the singularity of the power structure that was the "Monarchy of Spain", through the analysis of the political culture that fed that monarchical notion, of the policy of dynastic aggrandizement and its conflicts, and religion informing culture.
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Eötvös Loránd University
Cultural Heritage Studies MA
- Budapest, Hungary
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Within the Institute of History, the Department for Interdisciplinary History has been providing education in the field of cultural heritage since 2012, initially as a specialization of the History MA program, and from 2016 in the form of an independent Hungarian master's degree program. Since 2018, the Department has been coordinating a bilingual (English and French) Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree program on cultural heritage (TEMA+ European Territories. Heritage and Development), in association with four partner universities (Charles University, Prague; École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, Paris; University of Catania; Université Laval, Québec) and in cooperation with European Heritage Label (EHL) and various UNESCO organs. The English-language Cultural Heritage Studies MA program is based on the domestic and international experiences of the department. The program includes two specializations: 1) Theory of Cultural Heritage, 2) Museum and Curatorial Studies. The program provides internships for students in several institutions involved in heritage protection and management.
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University of Lincoln
MA Medieval Studies
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Lincoln has a long and fascinating history. With its medieval castle, world-renowned Gothic cathedral, and some of the finest surviving examples of medieval domestic architecture in the United Kingdom, the city is home to a wealth of medieval resources, making it an ideal location in which to undertake an advanced study of the Middle Ages.
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Master Programs in Humanities Studies History
The contemporary world has been introduced to the idea that history and its research should be treated with respect merged with some skepticism. History is a study of the past; it often seeks to discover patterns of cause and effect that can objectively determine events of the past. Scholars mostly use narrative to analyze and unravel the events of the past. At the same time, the narrative method leads to a problem, controversial with the objectiveness, which historical science claims to have. The problem is that history is always written in the context of the time contemporary to the narrator. If you are interested in these issues surrounding the study of history, then a Master in History is an excellent first step into the professional field.
To leave the philosophical questions aside, History assists many fields of knowledge, for example Medieval Studies, International History, World History and Cultural Heritage. These are also examples of specialization areas that students can choose with a Master in History program. Some of the combined elements that almost any Master in History program consists of are cultural, demographic, intellectual, economic and political facts and bonds that tie up the historical narrative and provide a holistic picture of the matter. Library and archive work is greatly involved, as well as renowned deductive methods that will turn your Master in History degree into a real adventure along the path of the past.
If you are looking for Master in History degree, have a look at the various programs below, offered by some of the best universities worldwide!