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History MA

Durham University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Durham University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MA in History brings together your own specialist field of interest and the broader academic discipline of history to prepare you for future research.The course is delivered by subject specialists whose expertise allows you to tailor the course to your own distinct areas of research. Areas of particular strength include African History, East Asian History, South Asian History, Transnational History, Medieval History, Early Modern History, Modern History, and Visual and Material Culture.You will complete one research-focused core module which offers a grounding in the practices, theories, approaches and methodologies of history. Beyond this, you will have the freedom to shape your own path through the course, choosing from a selection of optional modules that provide an in-depth exploration of topics and themes linked to current staff research. You can further tailor the course through your choice of dissertation.The course runs on a full-time basis for one year, or for two years part-time, and offers opportunities for wider academic networking through the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies, the Centre for Nineteenth Century Studies, and the Centre for Visual Arts and Culture, among other research centres and institutes.The University has a vibrant and supportive learning community and is able to provide you with an extensive study resource thanks to its large number of libraries, archives, and special collections.Postgraduates are active in the academic and social life of the Department. They lead their own discussion groups, organise annual conferences, and meet with external keynote speakers, thereby forming an integral part of the Department’s wider research culture.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 28,500per year

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University information

Durham University

Durham University

Durham University

  • University League Table

    6th

  • Campus address

    Durham City, Palatine Centre, Durham, Durham, DH1 3HP, United Kingdom

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Teaching is research-led and delivered by some of the world's leading experts. Durham supports students to progress to career opportunities around the globe.
More than 120 countries are represented at Durham, creating a diverse and welcoming place to study with an international outlook.
Its collegiate system makes Durham University exceptional. Each student belongs to a college: an inspiring and supportive community to call home from day one.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    2nd out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    181 89%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    2nd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    64th

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