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Modern and Contemporary British History – (M.A.)
Queen Mary, University of London
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| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Queen Mary, University of London
This MA is a dynamic programme of study delivered by outstanding academics and supported by the United Kingdom's premier intellectual forum for the study of contemporary British history, government and politics, the Mile End Group. It draws on Queen Mary's national and international reputation for excellence in British history established over 15 years ago by Lord Hennessy and the late Professor John Ramsden.
Lord Hennessy is now joined by another generation of modern and contemporary British historians who make the School of History an unparalleled centre for the study of Britain's recent past. The new MA offers you the opportunity to be taught by specialists at the leading edge of their fields and it also enables you to be a part of the Mile End Group's highly acclaimed activities with its unique ties to Whitehall, Parliament and industry. You will study British history from the early twentieth century to the present and develop an advanced understanding of historical approaches and research methods.
This MA is ideal preparation for those with ambitions to progress to doctoral research in modern and contemporary British history. The School of History has a very strong track record in PhD supervision in modern and contemporary British history and in securing doctoral funding for its best students.
Contents
The MA consists of two core modules, two modules chosen from a series of options and a research dissertation.
Full-time students will complete the course of study in one year. Part-time students will take the two core modules in Year 1, two module options in Year 2 and complete their dissertation at the end of Year 2.
Compulsory core modules:
* Modern and Contemporary British History
* History: Approaches, Methods, Challenges
* 15,000 word dissertation
Module options:
* Britain and the Middle-East 1900-1960
* Comparative Welfare States
* Elections and Party Management since 1945
* New Labour in Government
* The US-UK Special Relationship
* Victors to Victims: Representing the Two World Wars in Britain
Assessment You will be required to produce one essay of 5,000 words for the core modules and one essay of 4,000 words for each module option, in addition to completing a 15,000 word research dissertation.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants will normally hold an upper-second class honours degree or equivalent in History or another relevant Humanities subject. They will also need to supply two supportive academic references.
Conversely, applicants with a recognised equivalent from an accredited overseas institution or an equivalent professional qualification may apply. They will also have to provide two supportive academic (or equivalent) references.
Applications from mature and 'non-traditional' students are welcomed and will be treated sympathetically. Applicants who are not currently undertaking a degree or who have not done so in the last five years would not be required to supply academic references but might be asked to provide examples of written work and/or be interviewed.
No foreign language skills are required.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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