12 monthsProgramme duration
20,250 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
History
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA in History at Swansea University allows you to explore a rich variety of historical periods from the middle ages to the late twentieth century. It covers themes as diverse as the history of art, culture, empire, warfare, society, heritage, and identity.
This programme is ideal for you if you are interested in the early modern (c.1500-c.1800) and modern period (c.1800-present). It explores the emergence of modernity and its characteristics (urbanisation, capitalism, bureaucracy, industry, science, technology, etc.).
You will benefit from the expertise of leading historians at Swansea, whose research encompasses medieval, early modern and modern history. Staff specialisms include Welsh, British, European and global history, economic and industrial history, questions of identity and nationality, imperialism, medicine, politics, sexuality, and sport.
Our MA in History programme will suit students who are looking to further develop their research, analytical, and presentation skills for a career in the public or private sector. It also provides excellent preparation for those with an aspiration to pursue doctoral studies.
This programme is ideal for you if you are interested in the early modern (c.1500-c.1800) and modern period (c.1800-present). It explores the emergence of modernity and its characteristics (urbanisation, capitalism, bureaucracy, industry, science, technology, etc.).
You will benefit from the expertise of leading historians at Swansea, whose research encompasses medieval, early modern and modern history. Staff specialisms include Welsh, British, European and global history, economic and industrial history, questions of identity and nationality, imperialism, medicine, politics, sexuality, and sport.
Our MA in History programme will suit students who are looking to further develop their research, analytical, and presentation skills for a career in the public or private sector. It also provides excellent preparation for those with an aspiration to pursue doctoral studies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
History
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA in History at Swansea University allows you to explore a rich variety of historical periods from the middle ages to the late twentieth century. It covers themes as diverse as the history of art, culture, empire, warfare, society, heritage, and identity.
This programme is ideal for you if you are interested in the early modern (c.1500-c.1800) and modern period (c.1800-present). It explores the emergence of modernity and its characteristics (urbanisation, capitalism, bureaucracy, industry, science, technology, etc.).
You will benefit from the expertise of leading historians at Swansea, whose research encompasses medieval, early modern and modern history. Staff specialisms include Welsh, British, European and global history, economic and industrial history, questions of identity and nationality, imperialism, medicine, politics, sexuality, and sport.
Our MA in History programme will suit students who are looking to further develop their research, analytical, and presentation skills for a career in the public or private sector. It also provides excellent preparation for those with an aspiration to pursue doctoral studies.
This programme is ideal for you if you are interested in the early modern (c.1500-c.1800) and modern period (c.1800-present). It explores the emergence of modernity and its characteristics (urbanisation, capitalism, bureaucracy, industry, science, technology, etc.).
You will benefit from the expertise of leading historians at Swansea, whose research encompasses medieval, early modern and modern history. Staff specialisms include Welsh, British, European and global history, economic and industrial history, questions of identity and nationality, imperialism, medicine, politics, sexuality, and sport.
Our MA in History programme will suit students who are looking to further develop their research, analytical, and presentation skills for a career in the public or private sector. It also provides excellent preparation for those with an aspiration to pursue doctoral studies.
Admission Requirements
88+
3.3+
6.5+
The typical entry requirement is 2.1 degree in History or a relevant discipline, or equivalent. For applicants whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.
1 Year
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,550 GBP
International
20,250 GBP
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