Modern History

University of Kent
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year History

About this course

The MA in Modern History focuses on the period c1500-2000, and draws on the considerable range of expertise within the School to offer a broad selection of modules, allowing you to tailor your programme to your interests.

You learn from academics regarded as experts in their fields and research areas.

You develop your capacity to think critically about past events, approach primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives and strive to understand the complex issues surrounding context and significance.

In addition, you engage with the wider historiography and discourse associated with your studies, understanding the structure and nature of cultural, political and social forces in the modern period.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MA

Location: Canterbury

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Canterbury

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
4112 Local government administrative occupations
4214 Company secretaries and administrators
2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
4111 National government administrative occupations
3560 Public services associate professionals

Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Canterbury
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
History