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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
The University of Manchester
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Course description
Our MA History master's course enables you to tailor your postgraduate studies to suit your interests.
Your focus could be chronological (medieval, early modern or modern), geographical (European, transnational, global) or methodological (cultural or economic and social history).
Alternatively, you can create a wide-ranging course for yourself by choosing units from a variety of areas, including thematic course units that transcend orthodox boundaries to facilitate intellectual breadth and imagination.
You will undertake rigorous theoretical and methodological training and you will become an integrated member of the research community with the chance to engage with outstanding researchers, resources and facilities.
We have over 30 members of staff with world-class expertise in medieval, early modern and modern history, stretching across national and international boundaries, with strong representation in economic, social and cultural approaches to history.
Teaching and learning
Our course units are interactive, and the small seminar is the rule.
The History department pioneered the way that History is taught in England - introducing the undergraduate dissertation and leading the development of economic history.
We continue to endeavour to introduce cutting-edge strategies to promote excellence in teaching, feedback and student experience.
Coursework and assessment
The MA History course comprises 180 credits made up of:
advanced coursework: 90 credits
research training: 30 credits
dissertation: 60 credits.
Taught course units are generally assessed by a 6,000-word essay per 30-credit unit (this will vary for the quantitative and qualitative research methods units).
Career opportunities
The high standard of arts research training, both formal and practical, opens doors to many kinds of modern public and private sector graduate careers requiring research skills, formulation of projects and policy documents.
The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability.
Modules
Tuition fees
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拢 26,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of Manchester
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University League Table
22nd
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Campus address
The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
11th out of 91
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Entry standards
/ Max 204164 81%17th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10076.0 76%16th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.96 74%82nd
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