This course is a flexible and challenging masters, offering a range of core and optional modules that draw on the strengths of our research-active staff. The course aims to provide students with the skills to progress to higher research programmes, with a focus on key research methods and a hands-on approach to primary and secondary sources. The skills gained are also transferable to a range of jobs – students develop key skills including: working with evidence, developing analysis, presenting research, and working collaboratively. The course includes modules drawn from our key research strengths: cultures of war and conflict, the histories of race and gender, public history and heritage, and broader social and cultural histories. Students are able to pick options which then shape th
MA History
About
Course information
Studying history helps us to understand the reasons behind how we live our lives today and how we can use this to impact those around us. There has been a renewed interest in history, with historians uncovering untold stories locally, nationally and globally to bring communities together. Such cutting-edge research is taking place at Manchester Metropolitan within our very own Manchester Centre for Public Histories and Heritage, and this study feeds directly into your learning with the chance to get involved with research projects as well.
Core aspects include a research methods and historiographical module and an independent project that allows you to develop your own historical interests in a structured, supportive context. Option modules allow you to explore in more detail areas of history that interest you the most.
You will learn in lectures and seminars with varied coursework for each module. You will complete an independent project (a dissertation or an alternative project based on a placement). This is an opportunity to work closely with an academic supervisor or local organisation in the field you wish to pursue. There’s also the opportunity to attend departmental seminars hosted by our academics and visiting historians.
Recent dissertation topic have included:
- ‘Not Just an American Problem’: The Influence of American Activism on Britain: From Abolition to Black Power.
- ‘Learning from the Germans?’ A Critical Comparison of Britain’s Commemoration of Slavery to Germany’s Commemoration of the Holocaust.
- Hail Caesar! The Roman Imperial Succession Policy Under Augustus and Tiberius.
- ‘Friends by Sweeping Condemnation’, The Relationship and Connections that Occurred Between White Southern Women and Black Enslaved Females.
- Framing Agency: A Study of Portraiture of Queen Consorts and Royal Mistresses in France and England from the 15th to 18th Century.
The option modules below offer an example of the modules you can take, option module selection for each year of entry is confirmed in late summer.
The programme leader for this course is Professor Heather Shore.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
You will normally have at least an upper second class undergraduate UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, or equivalent academic qualification. If you have a different background you may be admitted if you have proven experience in a relevant field.
Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
English Program Requirements
You need to have a recognised English language qualification to study at Manchester Metropolitan.
The score required will vary depending on the qualification and the area of study you have chosen. If you hold an offer of a place from the University, your offer will give you the specific requirements for your course.
Typical International English Language Testing System (IELTS) requirements are:
- 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any section) or equivalent for undergraduate courses
- 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any section) or equivalent for postgraduate courses
Visit our English language requirements page for examples of recognised tests and minimum acceptable scores.
Career
Career prospects
Graduates may choose to go on to higher research programmes or move into a wide range of industries like heritage, education, law, libraries or local government. With the analytical and self-expression skills gained on the course, many have gone on to pursue careers and further study in business where these skills are desired.
Students also develop skills as an independent researcher and have the option to experience specific, practical training for careers related to the heritage sector.
We’ll help you to establish connections with internationally excellent researchers covering social, cultural, political, military, and public history from the Medieval to Modern eras. Manchester Metropolitan has dedicated teams to support and grow your academic CV or to help develop a PhD proposal.
Fee Information
United Kingdom, Manchester