This absorbing MA gives you the opportunity to study and reflect on major twentieth-century events, such as total war, the rise and fall of communism, the collapse of the European empires, the changing place of women in western society and the decline of traditional religious belief.

You’ll be able to:-

• Explore the features that made the twentieth century unique
• Study social and political developments that most defined the character of the twentieth century
• Focus in-depth on particular countries or themes that interest you
• Develop the research skills needed to complete your 15,000 word dissertation on the topic of your choice.

This programme will appeal to a wide range of students, including those who’ve recently graduated or have decided to return to university later in life.

The structure of the course provides a good grounding for those intending to proceed to doctoral research.

Students study: two 30 credit core modules, one 30 credit historical methodology module, one 15 credit (dissertation-linked) feasibility study, one 15 credit (or three 5 credit) optional modules culminating in a 60 credit dissertation.  

Our programmes are designed to provide students with a wide range of transferable skills. Our History taught programmes are designed to meet the training requirements of the AHRC and the ESRC and thus to equip you for further study towards an MPhil/PhD. However, our MA students go into a wide range of professions, including media, public sector management, business consultancy, the civil service, NGO and development work, as well as academia.

Our programmes are designed to provide students with a wide range of transferable skills. Our History MA and MRes programmes are designed to meet the training requirements of the AHRC and the ESRC and thus to equip you for further study towards an MPhil/PhD. However, our MA and MRes students go into a wide range of professions, including media, public sector management and school teaching, as well as academia.