History by distance learning MA

**Take your study of History to the next level and benefit from Birmingham’s stellar teaching and research reputation from anywhere in the world with our flexible online course.** <br/><br/>This two-year programme offers you the opportunity to explore a number of historical themes and time periods from across the world, where you’ll take advantage of our broad range of expertise. Develop practical transferable skills so that your love of history can further your career and life ambitions. <br/><br/>Your MA is completely adaptable to your interests. You’ll have a choice of topics including ancient history, medieval studies, global history, contemporary and modern history, and the history of Modern Britain.<br/><br/>When studying the MA History as a distance learning programme, you’ll benefit from the research and support available in our School of History and Cultures and through the University’s digital learning support.<br/><br/>Study in a Department ranked eighth in the country in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021, according to Times Higher Education. Research in the Department spans the medieval to the modern, including topics as diverse as archaeology and beliefs of medieval Iceland, the early modern body, the history of sexualities, and the Arab Spring. <br/><br/><br/>- Join a diverse community made up of different educational backgrounds – you don’t need a History degree to join the course.<br/><br/><br/>- Explore your chosen area of study in-depth through your choice of modules and dissertation topic.<br/><br/><br/>- Study independently with the support of your academic tutors and fellow students via online forums.<br/><br/><br/>- Fit your studies around your other commitments. Access the course materials online from anywhere in the world at a time that suits you.<br/>