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Politics and Contemporary History MA

University of Nottingham

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Course overview

Our Politics and Contemporary History MA course explores the recent past and how political, social and historical events have shaped the world we're living in today. The programme enables you to study in both the departments of Politics and International Relations and History at Nottingham.

From the modules in these two disciplines you can construct a course to reflect your own particular interests. You'll engage with topics including labour and urban history, women’s history, religion and conflict in the Middle East, film history, and contemporary British history.

You'll be taught by expert staff from a range of disciplines including social sciences, history, theology and American studies.

The school regularly holds workshops and conferences with guest speakers from international institutions, some of which include:

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  • Edward Garnier – former Conservative Party politician
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  • Professor Michael Clarke – specialist in defence studies
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  • Faiza Shaheen – Director of the Centre for Labour and Social Studies

You'll have the opportunity to undertake a placement as part of your studies to apply your knowledge to real world settings, helping you to stand out to employers.

You'll graduate ready for a range of careers including working in the public and private sector, the media, politics, government or research.

Careers

Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or resume, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 22,600per 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 Nottingham

University of Nottingham

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

A member of the Russell Group and Universitas 21 international network, Nottingham is a truly global university, welcoming students from over 150 countries.
Nottingham offers a range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
Nottingham is known as one of the UK's top sporting universities. Its students and alumni have won Olympic, World and Commonwealth medals.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    19th out of 91

    20th out of 79

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    144 71%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    10th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    65th

    16
  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    149 69%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    15th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    32nd

    34

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