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University of Liverpool: History (Twentieth-Century History)

Institution University of Liverpool
Department School of History
Web https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/
Email pgrecruitment@liverpool.ac.uk
Telephone 0151 794 5927
Study type Taught

Summary

This absorbing MA gives you the opportunity to study and reflect on major twentieth-century events, such as total war, the rise and fall of communism, the collapse of the European empires, the changing place of women in western society and the decline of traditional religious belief.

You’ll be able to:-

  • explore the features that made the twentieth century unique
  • study social and political developments that most defined the character of the twentieth century
  • focus in-depth on particular countries or themes that interest you
  • develop the research skills needed to complete your 15,000 word dissertation on the topic of your choice

This programme will appeal to a wide range of students, including those who’ve recently or have decided to return to university later in life.

The structure of the course provides a good grounding for those intending to proceed to doctoral research.

Students study: two 30 credit core modules, one 30 credit historical methodology module, one 15 credit (dissertation-linked) feasibility study, one 15 credit (or three 5 credit) optional modules culminating in a 60 credit dissertation.

MA

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