History (Research) (MA) – (M.A.)

Contents

You will take a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, which reflect your interests. You will also be given training for further research work or other professional careers.

The compulsory elements of this degree are:

* A 15,000-20,000 word dissertation
* Two research training modules
* A module dealing with Theory and Evidence in History

Please note that all module details are subject to change.

For information specific to each of the pathways on offer, please click on the relevant pathway title below:

* Medieval History
* Modern History
* Gender History
* British History
* Warrior Societies
* Islamic and Middle Eastern History
* Robin Hood Studies

Course Structure
This course can be taken full-time over 1 year or part-time over 2 years.

You will be required to take a number of core modules designed to give you the skills necessary for an extended piece of independent research in your subject area. This programme of study has been specifically designed for students who want to progress to PhD level or another form of historical research.

Over the course of two semesters, you will complete a number of core and optional modules. You will then be expected to undertake a 15,000-20,000 word supervised dissertation in a subject area relevant to the pathway you have followed.

The MA in History (Research) requires you to complete a larger dissertation than you would undertake on the MA in History.

Modules are typically assessed through a mixture of essays, book reviews and presentations. There are no examinations.