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    Global Challenges - History, Policy and Practice (MA)
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    Global Challenges - History, Policy and Practice (MA)

    University of Southampton

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    United Kingdom, Southampton

    University RankQS Ranking
    81

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Avenue

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 26,200  / year
    Next Intake September-2026

    Global Challenges - History, Policy and Practice (MA)

    About

    Explore the historical contexts that have given rise to the emergencies of today. You’ll analyse past approaches to global challenges and learn ways to influence attitudes and bring about change.

    Our world faces many challenges, from conflict and sustainability to migration and the preservation of human rights. On this 1-year MA, you’ll engage critically with some of the biggest problems in the world to learn to develop solutions for both now and the future.

    You’ll have the opportunity to:

    • choose a contemporary challenge and identify and analyse past approaches to addressing it
    • share your findings effectively by using data visualisation, writing policy briefs, and creating video content
    • use the skills you have developed and collaborate with other students
    • take part in an intensive summer school experience that will support the start of your final project portfolio
    • study a foreign language or alternative modules from the History MA

    Learn how to influence and create change using:

    • data analysis to create more effective briefs for policy debates
    • data visualisations to create more effective opinion pieces for advocacy
    • video essays to create more effective lesson plans for students
    • exhibitions and podcasts for better public advocacy

    This course will also give you a range of additional skills not normally prioritised within a History MA degree, including data analysis and visualisation, project management, and media communication.

    Flexible study

    If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:

    • a part-time master's - study the same course content over 2 or more years

    Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.

    We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.

    Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).

    Course lead

    Your course lead will be Dr Christopher Fuller. He specialises in the study of U.S. foreign policy from 1945 to the present day.

    His work bridges the gap between scholars and practitioners with contributions to professional bodies and government agencies, as well as public engagement through documentaries, festivals, and public events.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    English Program Requirements

    If English isn't your first language, you'll need to complete an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to demonstrate your competence in English. You'll need all of the following scores as a minimum:

    IELTS score requirements

    overall score
    6.5
    reading
    6.0
    writing
    6.0
    speaking
    6.0
    listening
    6.0
    We accept other English language tests. Find out which English language tests we accept.

    Career

    Careers

    This global challenges degree will create career opportunities in a range of areas including:

    • education
    • data analysis
    • project management
    • data visualisation
    • journalism
    • media communication
    • law
    • arts and heritage
    • local, national, and international governance
    • business

    Careers services at Southampton

    We're a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:

    • work experience schemes
    • CV/resume and interview skills workshops
    • networking events
    • careers fairs attended by top employers
    • a wealth of volunteering opportunities
    • study abroad and summer school opportunities

    We have a thriving entrepreneurship culture. You'll be able to take advantage of:

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 26,200 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
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    Global Challenges - History, Policy and Practice (MA)

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