History, MA by Research 12 months Postgraduate Program By Swansea University |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

18,450 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Apr, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

HistoryMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July.


An MA by Research in History enables you to undertake a substantial research project, led by your own historical passions and interests. 


Your project will take one year full-time or two years part-time. It is suitable if you want to undertake a first research degree as an isolated culmination of taught studies, or if you are considering further research in form of a PhD.


Supervised by an expert, you will submit a thesis of up to 40,000 words, demonstrating original research with a significant contribution to our knowledge and understanding of the past. This is followed by an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination, or viva).


We specialise in medieval, early modern and modern history including British, European and Global History. The research of our staff and postgraduates is integral to the life of the department, making Swansea a dynamic and stimulating place to study.


The Department of History organises a large number of seminars, conferences, and other research activities which you are able to attend to enhance your research project.


A number of research groups also offer focus and community for staff and postgraduates:


•  The Richard Burton Centre for the Study of Wales

•  The Health, History and Culture Research Group (HHCRG)

•  The Conflict, Reconstruction and Memory Research Group (CRAM)

•  The Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Research (MEMO)

•  The Centre for research into Gender in Culture and Society (GENCAS)


You will develop and hone research skills needed for high-level work in the field of history, while skills and training programmes available on campus provide further support. You will have the opportunity to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars, and at the Postgraduate conference.

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July.


An MA by Research in History enables you to undertake a substantial research project, led by your own historical passions and interests. 


Your project will take one year full-time or two years part-time. It is suitable if you want to undertake a first research degree as an isolated culmination of taught studies, or if you are considering further research in form of a PhD.


Supervised by an expert, you will submit a thesis of up to 40,000 words, demonstrating original research with a significant contribution to our knowledge and understanding of the past. This is followed by an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination, or viva).


We specialise in medieval, early modern and modern history including British, European and Global History. The research of our staff and postgraduates is integral to the life of the department, making Swansea a dynamic and stimulating place to study.


The Department of History organises a large number of seminars, conferences, and other research activities which you are able to attend to enhance your research project.


A number of research groups also offer focus and community for staff and postgraduates:


•  The Richard Burton Centre for the Study of Wales

•  The Health, History and Culture Research Group (HHCRG)

•  The Conflict, Reconstruction and Memory Research Group (CRAM)

•  The Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Research (MEMO)

•  The Centre for research into Gender in Culture and Society (GENCAS)


You will develop and hone research skills needed for high-level work in the field of history, while skills and training programmes available on campus provide further support. You will have the opportunity to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars, and at the Postgraduate conference.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
3.3+
MA by Research - You should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject or hold relevant work experience. 

15 Apr 2025
1 Year
Jan
Apr

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
4,786 GBP
International
18,450 GBP

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