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University of Birmingham - College of Arts and Law
MA/PGDip/PGCert in History
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Take your love of history and uncovering the past to the next level with our History MA. Enhance your knowledge of the areas that you find most fascinating while learning from our leading academic experts.
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University of Birmingham - College of Arts and Law
MA in History by Distance Learning
- Online
MA
Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
Take your study of History to the next level and benefit from Birmingham’s stellar teaching and research reputation from anywhere in the world with our flexible online course.
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Leiden University
MA History
- Leiden, Netherlands
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
At Leiden University, we have one of the world's leading centers for the study of European and non-European history. The master’s in History is your opportunity to access this world-class expertise. The Master's program in History enables you to learn from some of the leading scholars in the field.
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Universidade Santiago de Compostela
Master's Degree in Contemporary History
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Master
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
Spanish, Galician
The inter-university master's degree provides advanced training aimed at preparing students for teaching and research in Contemporary History, transmitting theoretical, methodological, heuristic and thematic pluralism of historiography and carrying out a reflection exercise on the construction of the discipline.
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Universidade Santiago de Compostela
Master's Degree in Medieval European Studies: Images, Texts and Contexts
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Master
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
Spanish, Galician
The Master is a unique offer in the Galician university system and unique in Spain. The main cultural manifestations (literary and artistic) are studied, as well as their historical context, with the aim of achieving a transversal and complete training in the European Middle Ages.
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University of Lincoln
MA History
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This rigorous Master’s programme is designed to develop students’ specialist knowledge of history alongside advanced research skills that are transferable to a variety of careers paths, including Ph.D. study. Students can specialise in the history of gender and sexuality, media history, contemporary British history, or pursue a general programme of study instead. Through cumulative research, students can develop the relevant skills and an enhanced capacity for informed citizenship, critical thinking, and simple awareness.
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Instituto Séneca - Centro Internacional de Postgrado
Master in Political Science and Public Management
- Madrid, Spain
Master
Full time, Part time
12 months
Distance Learning
Spanish
The professionalization of politics and public life requires constant training and updating. People who make political decisions and administer the State, as well as those who want to analyze and advise in this field, must have specialized training and be aware of topics such as history, law, economics, administration and protocol. In addition, they must have essential skills today, such as leadership, communication, crisis management and mastery of new technologies.
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University of Limerick
Irish and Global Conflict History Masters
- Limerick, Ireland
Master
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This one-year MA programme explores Irish and international conflict during the twentieth century—the most violent period in recorded history. Wars have often changed the course of human history, opening up pathways into the future and closing down others. Examining the history of conflict and its impact on society enables us to better understand the world we live in today. Part of the course will also be devoted to the study of conflict resolution, examining the history of diplomacy and negotiation between states. Students will learn about the different ways that historians have approached the study of war and peace, the various sources at their disposal, and the theoretical issues arising within the field.
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University of Limerick
History MA
- Limerick, Ireland
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The aim of the program is to enhance the historical understanding and skills of graduates in history, to extend their capacity for historical research and thereby provide an appropriate basis for advanced research up to, and including, doctoral level.
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University of Limerick
Local History MA
- Limerick, Ireland
MA
Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The aim of the course is to systematically and coherently develop a range of historical research skills and thereby, further the historical understanding of local and regional communities and societies.
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University of Limerick
Global Irish Studies MA
- Limerick, Ireland
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA in Global Irish Studies brings together a wide range of historical, literary, and musical disciplines to examine the interconnected notions of local and global Irishness. By exploring the global positioning of Irish identity and culture we aim to bring fresh perspectives to the understanding of Irish identities and cultures.
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University of Limerick
Public History & Cultural Heritage (Online) MA
- Limerick, Ireland
MA
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
The Public History and Cultural Heritage MA program provides a structured academic approach to the practice of history in a public setting through modern models of online learning. This program has been developed to include a combination of conceptual, methodological and practice-based modules, thus broadening the student’s intellectual and scholarly experience. The program offers a globally-recognised postgraduate qualification in a cutting-edge area of historical practice and provides opportunities to expand industry/academia partnerships. The online delivery of the program enables prospective students whether already working in public cultural institutions, or employed in other sectors of the economy, the opportunity to acquire a globally recognised postgraduate qualification. It will appeal to new graduates and history teachers seeking continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities. As an online program it provides prospective students complete flexibility.
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University of Limerick
History of the Family MA
- Limerick, Ireland
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The program's central purpose is to combine the strengths of 2 traditions: that of the independent researcher into family history and that of established disciplines in history particularly the well developed sub discipline of the history of the family; the objective is a history that is fully contextualised, culturally significant and academically grounded.
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University of Limerick
History of Family MA (Online)
- Limerick, Ireland
MA
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
English
The central purpose of the MA in the History of the Family is to combine the strengths of two traditions: that of the independent researcher into family history and that of established disciplines in history particularly the well developed sub discipline of the history of the family. The objective is a history that is fully contextualised, culturally significant and academically grounded.
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King's College London - Faculty of Arts & Humanities
MA in Global Religion and Society
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Religious traditions and movements play a strong role in shaping contemporary societies and are shaped, in turn, by them. The Global Religion and Society MA invites you to explore how religion, society, politics, and culture interact with each other in diverse settings around the world.
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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!