MA History
Develop the skills of a professional historian while studying any aspect of history from the ancient to the contemporary, across all continents.
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Course overview
Course information
Features and benefits
Academic expertise
Work alongside leading researchers whose published work covers a wide range of geographical and chronological areas, from medieval crusades to museums and public policy.
Industry connections
We have strong links with regional and national historians and archives including People's History Museum and the National Trust. These links can help you to develop your network and gain industry experience.
Manchester Centre for Public Histories & Heritage
Draw on the expertise of the Manchester Centre for Public Histories and Heritage based in our department, where many of our academics are active researchers.
Research-informed teaching
83% of our research is rated internationally excellent (REF 2021).
Hone your research skills
Pursue your own original historical project that allows you to develop your research skills, with the aid of expert supervision.
Flexible to your career ambitions
Your final project could take various forms such as a dissertation, a public exhibition, or a real-world project in partnership with an external organisation.
Year 1
Core modules
Historical Practice and the Politics of the Past
Marginalised Histories
Cultures of Conflict
History Independent Project
Option modules
Professional Heritage Practice
Terrorism and Political Violence
Study and assessment
Study
- Full-time 20% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 80% independent study
Assessment
- Full-time 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A masters qualification typically comprises of 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, a PGCert 60 credits and an MFA 300 credits. During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Taught by experts
MA History is part of the School of History, Politics and Philosophy at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Entry requirements
Find out about English language requirements
If you are an international student, you will usually need to get a student visa before you can study in the UK.
Country-specific entry requirements
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Alternative entry route
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this programme, you may still be eligible to join Manchester Metropolitan University International College through a pre-masters pathway. This programme is designed to help you build the academic skills and subject knowledge needed to progress to your chosen Master's at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Fees and funding
UK and Channel Island students
UK full-time fee £10,600 per year
EU and non-EU international students
International full-time fee £21,000 per year
Fees may be subject to change. See the tuition fees section below for full details.
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Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
92.7% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, postgraduate taught graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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How to apply
There are no online application routes, please contact our course enquiries team.
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Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
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