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MA History

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    MA 1 year full-time, 2 or 3 years part-time

Course Description

The MA in History allows you to traverse fascinatingly different periods of history, from the middle ages onwards.

You can study British, European, American or Asian History, supported by the diverse expertise of historians working at Swansea University.

Additional modules cover the history of art and culture, empire, gender, politics, religion, sexuality and science.

You will benefit from an unusually high concentration of historians at Swansea, as well as the wider presence of the University’s Research Centres, the Callaghan Centre for the Study of Conflict, Power and Empires, and the Richard Burton Centre.

WHY HISTORY AT SWANSEA?

History at Swansea University has an established profile and attracts great numbers of respected historians to study, research and teach.

You will study on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula.

Within the School of Culture and Communication, is the Graduate Centre, designed to promote individual and collaborative research activity of international standard, and provide a supportive environment for those pursuing postgraduate research and taught masters study.

Our REF2021 Highlights:

  • 76% of our research overall is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (4 or 3 star)
  • 100% of our research impact is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.
  • 77.5% of our research environment is ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Entry Requirements

The typical entry requirement is a degree in History or a relevant discipline, normally an upper second or above or equivalent.  Overseas and European applicants must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries for both taught and research courses to help you fund your study.

Student Destinations

You will develop impressive transferable skills around research, writing and speaking, as you build confidence in presenting your ideas in different ways.

Graduates from this course enter a range of industries including education, government, marketing and advertising. They also undertake research degrees and pursue a career in academia.

Module Details

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