The MA in Historical Studies provides students with a degree which fits the changing landscape of academia and society at large. It offers students the chance to develop their understanding of various historical themes, topics and eras, and to harness methodological, technical and research skills that characterise the study of history at postgraduate level and beyond.<br/><br/>5 reasons to study this course<br/>1. Chance to study a broad sweep of history, all the way back to antiquity through to the Middle Ages and right up to the present day.<br/>2. Opportunities to explore cutting-edge techniques in the field of digital history.<br/>3. Chance to produce original research and to develop transferable skills.<br/>4. Hands-on approach and innovative immersive teaching in small groups and one-to-one tutorials.<br/>5. Flexibility in learning: the MA is available both on campus and as a distance learning course. You can choose to study from the comfort of your own home using our VLE (virtual learning environment) and the course content and reading material we provide or in a more traditional classroom environment (also supported by VLE).