Politics and Contemporary History MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Nottingham |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,300 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PoliticsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Politics and Contemporary History MA course explores the recent past and how political, social and historical events have shaped the world we're living in today. The programme enables you to study in both the departments of Politics and International Relations and History at Nottingham.

From the modules in these two disciplines you can construct a course to reflect your own particular interests. You'll have the opportunity to explore topics such as contemporary British history, covert political action and terrorism.

You'll be taught by expert staff from a range of disciplines such as international relations and history.

The School of Politics and International Relations holds workshops and conferences with guest speakers from international institutions, some of which have included:

  • Edward Garnier – former Conservative Party politician
  • Professor Michael Clarke – specialist in defence studies
  • Faiza Shaheen – Director of the Centre for Labour and Social Studies
You'll have the opportunity to undertake a placement as part of your studies to apply your knowledge to real-world settings, helping you to stand out to employers.

You'll graduate ready for a range of careers including working in the public and private sector, the media, politics, government or research.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Politics and Contemporary History MA course explores the recent past and how political, social and historical events have shaped the world we're living in today. The programme enables you to study in both the departments of Politics and International Relations and History at Nottingham.

From the modules in these two disciplines you can construct a course to reflect your own particular interests. You'll have the opportunity to explore topics such as contemporary British history, covert political action and terrorism.

You'll be taught by expert staff from a range of disciplines such as international relations and history.

The School of Politics and International Relations holds workshops and conferences with guest speakers from international institutions, some of which have included:

  • Edward Garnier – former Conservative Party politician
  • Professor Michael Clarke – specialist in defence studies
  • Faiza Shaheen – Director of the Centre for Labour and Social Studies
You'll have the opportunity to undertake a placement as part of your studies to apply your knowledge to real-world settings, helping you to stand out to employers.

You'll graduate ready for a range of careers including working in the public and private sector, the media, politics, government or research.

Admission Requirements

90+
6.5+
71+
3+
2:1 (or international equivalent)

12 Months
Sep

Domestic
11,250 GBP
International
24,300 GBP

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