The past two centuries have seen huge advances in society and technology. But they have also witnessed injustice, devastating world wars and the rise of Soviet communism. Learning modern and contemporary history at Queen Mary, you’ll explore how such historical events have shaped the modern world we live in.
British history. The war on terror. American democracy. These are just a few of the subjects you’ll uncover, taught by our research-active academic experts. Build specialist knowledge, satisfy your curiosity and pursue your own interests, picking optional modules spanning events of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Studying in a city steeped in history, surrounded by outstanding museums and resources, you’ll expand your knowledge as you explore different histories and perspectives from Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States. You’ll have an expansive choice of modules that cover the Soviet Union, Muhammad to the Ottomans, Japanese film history, the theory of Totalitarianism, technology and the modern world – which ones will ignite your interest?
Focusing on your future
We embed graduate attributes throughout our degrees, so you’ll develop knowledge, skills, adaptability, and resilience to succeed in an ever-changing global job market and become active global citizens. We work in conjunction with the Careers and Enterprise Centre to ensure you know how to communicate your competitive edge in the job market.
You’ll acquire vocationally crucial skills such as critical thinking, information analysis, communication, deadline management, and an understanding and respect for other values and cultures — key requirements for operating in a globalised world.
We offer many ways for you to apply your knowledge into action. From our History & Heritage Internship module that offers you the unique opportunity to complete a placement with one of our 60+ internship partners in the heritage sector, to contributing your writing and editing skills for our Queen Mary history journal stocked by the British Library, or by offering professional insights for a range of projects with qHeritage.