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MA Public History

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    MA 1 year full-time,

    2 years part-time

Course Description

Public history brings history to life. Our interdisciplinary degree enables you to gain hands-on experience in the heritage sector alongside cutting edge academic training.

You’ll study the variety of perspectives on the relationship between the past and the public and evaluate their impact on the modern day heritage sector. You’ll analyse how public engagement with the past has evolved with new types of media. Finally, you’ll explore the role of museums and other heritage institutions in our society and their impact on our identity throughout history.

This MA is offered through History in conjunction with the Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past (IPUP).

Entry Requirements

2:1 or equivalent in History or a related discipline.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

We’ll confirm more funding opportunities for students joining us in 2022/23 throughout the year.

Student Destinations

While completing your MA, you will gain essential skills in research, presentation and analysis. These skills are invaluable for progressing to a PhD and for a diverse range of careers, including within the heritage sector.

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