Department of History | MA History

MA History at Durham University

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This flexible, research-focused MA combines focused study of your specialist field of interest with robust grounding in the academic discipline of History.

The MA in History brings together your own specialist field of interest and the broader academic discipline of history to prepare you for future research.

The course is delivered by subject specialists whose expertise allows you to tailor the course to your own distinct areas of research. Areas of particular strength include African History, East Asian History, South Asian History, Transnational History, Medieval History, Early Modern History, Modern History and Visual & Material Culture.

You will complete one research-focused core module which offers a grounding in the practices, theories, approaches and methodologies of History. Beyond this, you will have the freedom to shape your own path through the course, choosing from a selection of optional modules that provide an in-depth exploration of topics and themes linked to current staff research. You can further tailor the course through your choice of dissertation.

The course runs on a full-time basis for one year, or for two years part-time and offers opportunities for wider academic networking through the Institute of Medieval & Early Modern Studies, the Centre for Nineteenth Century Studies, and the Centre for Visual Arts & Culture, among other Research Centres and Institutes.

Durham University has a vibrant and supportive learning community and is able to provide you with an extensive study resource thanks to its large number of libraries, archives, and special collections.

Postgraduates are active in the academic and social life of the Department. They lead their own discussion groups, organise annual conferences, and meet with external keynote speakers, thereby forming an integral part of the Department’s wider research culture.

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