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MA by Research (History)

University of South Wales

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Treforest Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-APR-26

  • Duration

    1.5 Years

Course summary

The MA by Research in History is your opportunity to conduct in-depth research on a topic of your choice, relative to an area of staff expertise, and produce a dissertation of 40,000 words. This piece of original historical research will be based on primary sources. You will demonstrate an awareness of the associated historiography and an understanding of the relevant methodological or theoretical concepts.For those coming to the end of their undergraduate studies, a Masters by Research can be an attractive alternative to a taught masters. If you have enjoyed researching your dissertation, you may want to take it further or perhaps take a year to develop additional skills before joining the job market.

Tuition fees

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£ 16,900per year

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University information

University of South Wales

University of South Wales

University of South Wales

  • University League Table

    77th

  • Campus address

    University of South Wales, Llantwit Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Rhondda, Cynon, Taff, CF37 1DL, Wales

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    55th out of 90 16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    139 68%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    49.0 49%

    86th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    n/a

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