MAHistory

Study location	United Kingdom, Southampton (Avenue campus)
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MA
Course code	V900

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) First- or upper second class honours degree, or equivalent in history or a cognate discipline

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 7.0 (with minimum of 7.0 in writing, 6.5 in reading, listening and speaking) CAE: level B

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. CV Interview may be required on a case by case basis to assess suitability of course

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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

This course combines training in research skills and historiography with a wide range of options, from antiquity to the late 20th century. You may wish to follow one of our themed pathways: British History, European History, Imperial History, History of the Americas. These allow you to explore a region or concept across a number of modules, however you may prefer to adopt a pick-and-mix approach and choose modules that suit your own interests.

Either way, you will be taught by leading scholars in their fields, gaining an insight into current research and making your own contribution through your dissertation.

This programme is divided into 180 credits. 105 credits are obtained from taught modules with the remaining 75 credits relating to the dissertation.

Career opportunities

A masters degree will enable you to further develop the key skills employers seek such as: time management; problem solving; team work; deadline and project management; cultural awareness; working independently; using your initiative; relationship-building; critical thinking and research analysis. Above all, you will learn to communicate your ideas and enthusiasm to a wide range of audiences.