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    MA 1 year full-time, 3 years part-time

Masters Degree Description

The MA in Modern History is ideal if you have a dedicated interest in the modern period and the emergence of modernity characteristics from the pre-modern world.

Our modern historians at Swansea University have a great mix of expertise encompassing Welsh, British, European and global history. Their specialisms include economic and industrial history, questions of identity and nationality, imperialism, medicine, politics, sexuality, and sport.

WHY MODERN HISTORY AT SWANSEA?

Swansea University has a long established profile for excellence in the study of Modern History. Many graduates of this MA course have also studied for their doctorate here.

You will study on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula.

Within the School of Culture and Communication, is the Graduate Centre, designed to promote individual and collaborative research activity of international standard, and provide a supportive environment for those pursuing postgraduate research and taught masters study.

OUR REF 2021 RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

  • 76% of our research overall is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (4 or 3 star)
  • 100% of our research impact is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent
  • 77.5% of our research environment is ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Entry Requirements

The typical entry requirement is a degree in History or a relevant discipline, normally an upper second or above or equivalent.  Overseas and European applicants must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries for both taught and research courses to help you fund your study.

Student Destinations

You will develop excellent oral and creative writing skills, and learn to present your ideas in a range of formats.

Graduates from this course enter a range of industries including education, government, marketing and advertising. They also undertake research degrees and pursue a career in academia.

Module Details

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