History of Wales MA
Course Overview - History of Wales MA
The MA History of Wales at Aberystwyth University offers you the opportunity to explore the history of Wales from a variety of thematic and chronological perspectives, to develop your research skills in Welsh history (including Welsh language tuition), and to pursue your own research project in an aspect of Welsh history under expert supervision from a specialist in the field.
This course draws on the unrivalled expertise of our team of Welsh historians to offer a degree scheme suitable both for those who have studied Welsh history in the past and those for whom it is a new...
The MA History of Wales at Aberystwyth University offers you the opportunity to explore the history of Wales from a variety of thematic and chronological perspectives, to develop your research skills in Welsh history (including Welsh language tuition), and to pursue your own research project in an aspect of Welsh history under expert supervision from a specialist in the field.<br/><br/>This course draws on the unrivalled expertise of our team of Welsh historians to offer a degree scheme suitable both for those who have studied Welsh history in the past and those for whom it is a new field of study.<br/><br/>Why study MA History of Wales at Aberystwyth University?<br/><br/><br/>• Study just five minutes away from one of five UK copyright libraries, the National Library of Wales, home to a multitude of sources for Welsh history, from the medieval period onwards, including estate, court and church records, maps, photographs, newspapers, private archives of many leading figures in Welsh history, the Welsh Political Archive and the National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• We have strong links with the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments, based in Aberystwyth.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Aberystwyth has a long tradition of publishing key works in the history of Wales and many prominent Welsh historians have taught here.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• History has been taught in Aberystwyth since 1872, making our department the oldest in Wales and one of the foremost in Britain.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• All of our lecturers are active researchers and are recognised as leading authorities in their respective fields.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Youll benefit from small group teaching.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You may be able to undertake a work placement with a leading heritage organisation.<br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Penglais Campus
Application Details
Varied
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Course Code
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Institution Code
A40
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