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Newcastle University: Public History
| Institution | Newcastle University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of History, Classics and Archaeology View department profile |
| Web | https://www.ncl.ac.uk/hass |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
At Newcastle, you’ll be taught by an international team of experts from the US and the UK. Our guest lecturers are leading practitioners in our local and global networks.
You’ll develop the core skills to become a successful public historian. These include project planning, collaborative ways of working, and flexible communication skills. You'll gain a solid grounding in key theoretical and analytical frameworks, as well as public practices.
You’ll spend a third of your time working on a guided public history project. This could involve working alongside practitioners in the popular history field. This may include:
freelance public historians cultural organisations charities archivists publishers TV and radio producers
This MA Public History is for you if you want to:
shape public understanding of the past think globally about history learn how the past impacts on the present
You'll be suitable if you're:
a History graduate wishing to further develop your skills ahead of a career in the history industry a graduate of a related subject with a keen interest in building knowledge and practical skills in public history currently working or volunteering in the history industry and wishing to further develop your skills to enhance your career
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in history or a related subject such as: human and cultural geography Applicants with non-standard qualifications and/or an appropriate level of professional or voluntary experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in history or a related subject such as: human and cultural geography Applicants with non-standard qualifications and/or an appropriate level of professional or voluntary experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in history or a related subject such as: human and cultural geography Applicants with non-standard qualifications and/or an appropriate level of professional or voluntary experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in history or a related subject such as: human and cultural geography Applicants with non-standard qualifications and/or an appropriate level of professional or voluntary experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
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