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Manchester Metropolitan University: History
| Institution | Manchester Metropolitan University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | History |
| Web | www.mmu.ac.uk/international |
| courses@mmu.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0161 247 6969 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
MA History is a flexible and forward-thinking programme for those driven to understand the world through its histories. You will shape your studies around three themes: Public History and Heritage, War and Conflict, and Marginalised Histories. Spanning ancient to contemporary periods and reaching across continents, the course offers you an expansive understanding of historical experience.
The course positions research skills at the heart of learning and assessment. You will evaluate a range of methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of the past. You will also experience highly practical training, informed by our partnerships with such organisations as Manchester City Council, the National Trust and others.
With a structure that balances academic depth and practical experience, this course is designed to give you the flexibility you need to achieve your career ambitions. Your final project could take various forms such as a dissertation, a public exhibition or a real-world project in partnership with an external organisation.
The course embeds the research expertise of staff across the department and is supported by the innovative work of the Manchester Centre for Public History and Heritage (MCPHH), which works with local heritage organisations to develop additional opportunities for students, organises public-facing events, and provides a network of contacts for placements and career development.
You will graduate with a robust portfolio of transferable skills—from advanced research and analytical abilities to professional experience and industry connections. This course will prepare you for a range of roles, whether you aim to build a career in public service, education, law, heritage, or business, or to pursue further study at doctoral level.
Features and Benefits - Academic expertise - work alongside leading researchers whose published work covers a wide range of geographical and chronological areas including: women and slavery in America, medieval crusades, the histories of race and gender, early modern politics and culture, crime and the Victorian city, terrorism and political violence, museums and public policy.
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Industry connections - strong links with regional and national historians and archives including Manchester Histories, People's History Museum and the National Trust. These links can help you to develop your network and gain industry experience.
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Manchester Centre for Public Histories and Heritage - draw on the expertise of the Manchester Centre for Public Histories and Heritage based in our department, where many of our academics are active researchers.
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Research-informed teaching - 83% of our research is rated internationally excellent. (REF 2021).
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Hone your research skills - pursue your own original historical project that allows you to develop your research skills, with the aid of expert supervision.
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Flexible to your career ambitions - your final project could take various forms such as a dissertation, a public exhibition, or a real-world project in partnership with an external organisation.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You will normally have at least an upper second class undergraduate UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, or equivalent academic qualification. If you have a different background you may be admitted if you have proven experience in a relevant field. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Summary
MA History is a flexible and forward-thinking programme for those driven to understand the world through its histories. You will shape your studies around three themes: Public History and Heritage, War and Conflict, and Marginalised Histories. Spanning ancient to contemporary periods and reaching across continents, the course offers you an expansive understanding of historical experience.
The course positions research skills at the heart of learning and assessment. You will evaluate a range of methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of the past. You will also experience highly practical training, informed by our partnerships with such organisations as Manchester City Council, the National Trust and others.
With a structure that balances academic depth and practical experience, this course is designed to give you the flexibility you need to achieve your career ambitions. Your final project could take various forms such as a dissertation, a public exhibition or a real-world project in partnership with an external organisation.
The course embeds the research expertise of staff across the department and is supported by the innovative work of the Manchester Centre for Public History and Heritage (MCPHH), which works with local heritage organisations to develop additional opportunities for students, organises public-facing events, and provides a network of contacts for placements and career development.
You will graduate with a robust portfolio of transferable skills—from advanced research and analytical abilities to professional experience and industry connections. This course will prepare you for a range of roles, whether you aim to build a career in public service, education, law, heritage, or business, or to pursue further study at doctoral level.
Features and Benefits - Academic expertise - work alongside leading researchers whose published work covers a wide range of geographical and chronological areas including: women and slavery in America, medieval crusades, the histories of race and gender, early modern politics and culture, crime and the Victorian city, terrorism and political violence, museums and public policy.
-
Industry connections - strong links with regional and national historians and archives including Manchester Histories, People's History Museum and the National Trust. These links can help you to develop your network and gain industry experience.
-
Manchester Centre for Public Histories and Heritage - draw on the expertise of the Manchester Centre for Public Histories and Heritage based in our department, where many of our academics are active researchers.
-
Research-informed teaching - 83% of our research is rated internationally excellent. (REF 2021).
-
Hone your research skills - pursue your own original historical project that allows you to develop your research skills, with the aid of expert supervision.
-
Flexible to your career ambitions - your final project could take various forms such as a dissertation, a public exhibition, or a real-world project in partnership with an external organisation.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally have at least an upper second class undergraduate UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, or equivalent academic qualification. If you have a different background you may be admitted if you have proven experience in a relevant field. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Summary
This course is a flexible and challenging masters, offering a range of core and optional modules that draw on the strengths of our research-active staff. The course aims to provide students with the skills to progress to higher research programmes, with a focus on key research methods and a hands-on approach to primary and secondary sources. The skills gained are also transferable to a range of jobs - students develop key skills including: working with evidence, developing analysis, presenting research, and working collaboratively.
The course includes modules drawn from our key research strengths: cultures of war and conflict, the histories of race and gender, public history and heritage, and broader social and cultural histories. Students are able to pick options which then shape the focus of their study, and they can further specialise in the independent project/dissertation.
There are also opportunities for placement, for students who are interested. These can be organised in collaboration with staff members, and are drawn from our network of regional contacts (the placement is not a compulsory element of the MA History).
Features and Benefits - Academic expertise - work alongside leading researchers whose published work covers a wide range of geographical and chronological areas including: women and slavery in America, medieval crusades, the histories of race and gender, early modern politics and culture, crime and the Victorian city, terrorism and political violence, museums and public policy.
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Industry connections - strong links with regional and national historians and archives.
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Learn at the forefront of your discipline - taught by research-active and engaged tutors, who bring their ongoing research to the classroom.
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Support for you - individual support throughout the course.
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Manchester Centre for Public Histories and Heritage - draw on the expertise of the Manchester Centre for Public Histories and Heritage based in our department, where many of our academics are active researchers.
-
Research-informed teaching - 83% of our research is rated internationally excellent. (REF 2021).
-
Hone your research skills – pursue your own original historical project that allows you to develop your research skills, with the aid of expert supervision.
-
Postgraduate support - our Postgraduate Student Experience Tutor can support you in personal and academic areas, including finance, disability, careers, counselling services and mentoring schemes.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally have at least an upper second class undergraduate UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, or equivalent academic qualification. If you have a different background you may be admitted if you have proven experience in a relevant field. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
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