History MA

MA History is a flexible and forward-thinking programme for those driven to understand the world through its histories. You will shape your studies around three themes: Public History and Heritage, War and Conflict, and Marginalised Histories. Spanning ancient to contemporary periods and reaching across continents, the course offers you an expansive understanding of historical experience.<br/><br/>The course positions research skills at the heart of learning and assessment. You will evaluate a range of methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of the past. You will also experience highly practical training, informed by our partnerships with such organisations as Manchester City Council, the National Trust and others.<br/><br/>With a structure that balances academic depth and practical experience, this course is designed to give you the flexibility you need to achieve your career ambitions. Your final project could take various forms such as a dissertation, a public exhibition or a real-world project in partnership with an external organisation.<br/><br/>The course embeds the research expertise of staff across the department and is supported by the innovative work of the Manchester Centre for Public History and Heritage (MCPHH), which works with local heritage organisations to develop additional opportunities for students, organises public-facing events, and provides a network of contacts for placements and career development.<br/><br/>You will graduate with a robust portfolio of transferable skills—from advanced research and analytical abilities to professional experience and industry connections. This course will prepare you for a range of roles, whether you aim to build a career in public service, education, law, heritage, or business, or to pursue further study at doctoral level.<br/><br/><strong>Features and Benefits</strong><br/>• Academic expertise - work alongside leading researchers whose published work covers a wide range of geographical and chronological areas including: women and slavery in America, medieval crusades, the histories of race and gender, early modern politics and culture, crime and the Victorian city, terrorism and political violence, museums and public policy.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Industry connections - strong links with regional and national historians and archives including Manchester Histories, Peoples History Museum and the National Trust. These links can help you to develop your network and gain industry experience.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Manchester Centre for Public Histories and Heritage - draw on the expertise of the Manchester Centre for Public Histories and Heritage based in our department, where many of our academics are active researchers.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Research-informed teaching - 83% of our research is rated internationally excellent. (REF 2021). <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Hone your research skills - pursue your own original historical project that allows you to develop your research skills, with the aid of expert supervision.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Flexible to your career ambitions - your final project could take various forms such as a dissertation, a public exhibition, or a real-world project in partnership with an external organisation. <br/><br/>