Close icon

Personalise what you see on this page.

Choose from the options below. We'll show you information based on your current location as default.

I'M FROM

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LIVING IN

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LOOKING FOR

  • Postgraduate courses
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.
Viewing as a student from United States living in United States interested in Postgraduate courses

Social and Economic History (Research Methods) MA

Durham University

Add to favourites
Durham University

Course options

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MA in Social and Economic History (Research Methods) fuels your interest in the past and develops the essential skills and knowledge you need to undertake in-depth research into the aspects of social and economic history that most interest you.The course offers the highest quality training in social research methods and applies this knowledge to the study of the past. It is accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council, the UK’s largest funder of economic, social, behavioural, and human data science activity. It is also part of our four-year funding scheme offered through the Northern Ireland and North East Doctoral Training Partnership that culminates in a PhD in any aspect of the subject.The course, which is completed in one year full-time or two years part-time, is shared between the Department of History and the Department of Sociology. Core areas of learning include an in-depth introduction to the study of research, themes, readings and sources from a historical perspective as well as quantitative and qualitative research methods. You can choose further optional modules from a selection of research and historical themed options in areas ranging from Computational Social Science to Elections in Africa, and from Multilevel Modelling to Power and Society in the Late Middle Ages. You also carry out independent research on a related area of your choice in the form of a dissertation.You will have access to the extensive learning resource made available via various libraries, archives, and special historical collections housed in the University and in the city itself.The postgraduate communities in both departments are vibrant and committed, and contribute in a major way to the academic environment with their active involvement in discussion groups, annual conferences and other events.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Durham University

Durham University

Durham University

  • University League Table

    5th

  • Campus address

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

VIEW PROFILE
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

    Economics

    6th out of 77 1

    4th out of 90

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    180 76%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    93.0 93%

    6th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    29th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    188 92%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    2nd

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    60th

    19

Is this page useful?

Yes No

Sorry about that...

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE IT?

SUBMIT

Thanks for your feedback!