Masters study

Our flagship MA History is rigorous, flexible and wide-ranging, offering you a high degree of choice in terms of the modules you take and the thesis subject you can choose. Alternatively, you can focus your study on a more specific area by following a pathway in public history, cultural and social history, or local and regional history.

Our brand new MA War, Culture and Society is unique in its kind, and draws on expertise from scholars across the humanities, social sciences and health sciences. With a variety of interdisciplinary modules to choose from, you can expect to develop diverse expertise in the complex relationship between war, culture and society, whilst preparing you for work or further study in a range of different fields.

Our historians are among world leaders in their field and we offer a wide range of events, conferences and seminars throughout the year to enable you to learn more about your historical passions and to develop new ones within the field.

Our modules help you become an independently-minded historian – meaning you’ll be equipped with some of the skills most in demand from employers, from critical thinking and weighing evidence to in-depth analysis and persuasive writing.

We have excellent links with the research community, both in the UK and worldwide, and support you in preparing for life after Masters study – whether you choose to embark upon your career journey, or decide to undertake further PhD study.