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History MA

Ulster University

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Coleraine Campus.

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The course offers a broad-ranging programme of study. Students will have the opportunity to specialise in areas including Ireland, Europe since 1500 (including Russia and the Soviet Union) medical history Britain, its Empire and foreign relations the Mediterranean world and US history since 1800. We encourage research in social, political and cultural history as well as transnational and emotions histories. Students also have opportunities to develop innovative public history projects. We place strong emphasis on developing skills in digital humanities and public history. To see some of the exciting projects created by students. We have strong links with heritage institutions including Ulster Museum and Museum of Free Derry, and provide regular field trips to museums throughout the course. We have funding available to cover short research trips across Ireland, Northern Ireland and UK to support the original research which you'll develop on the MA. Students will also present their work at an end-of-year exhibition. If you join us you will be taught by leading authorities in these fields and will gain advanced level training in historical methods, theories and theory and ideas relevant to the study of the past. You will also be taught by experts involved in public history projects including Epidemic Belfast (opens in new window), Bad Bridget and Witches of Islandmagee. Overall we provide an excellent foundation for further study a bridge to new employment opportunities and a fundamentally valuable cultural and educational experience. Students will leave the MA with a broad range of academic and practical skills prepared for the modern workplace.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,310per year

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University information

Ulster University

Ulster University

Ulster University

  • University League Table

    54th

  • Campus address

    Belfast Campus., 2-24 York Street, Belfast, Belfast, BT15 1AP, United Kingdom

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Renowned for its warm welcome, Ulster attracts international students from over 70 countries across the globe and has over 245,000 alumni worldwide.
Ulster delivers a first-class UK university experience with the added benefit of being one of the UK's friendliest and most affordable locations.
An international student advisory team provides a tailored orientation programme. They also offer support to international students throughout their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    53rd out of 90 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    114 56%

    57th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    61st

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.48 87%

    8th

    36

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