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University of Plymouth: History
| Institution | University of Plymouth View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Society and Culture |
| Web | https://www.plymouth.ac.uk |
| admissions@plymouth.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 1752 585858 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Gain a detailed knowledge and understanding of historical methodology as you explore a range of subjects within British, European and world history, from the 15th century to the present day. Benefit from the history team’s specialist knowledge and links across the global historical community and develop the deep and systematic understanding of historical research to excel in further studies, or begin your career with confidence thanks to the professional-experience opportunities offered.
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Join a community of student-historians from a variety of backgrounds with a programme designed to appeal to a range of audiences, including recent graduates, teachers looking to enhance their professional qualifications and those in the local community with a long-standing passion for history.
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Explore history through a variety of means – with a combination of taught and self-led learning, regular research seminars run by the University of Plymouth’s Centre for Research in Humanities and Performing Arts, and access to the Art Institute’s history lecture series featuring world-leading academics.
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Work alongside internationally recognised researchers and experienced professionals as you develop the skills that will allow you to choose how you progress upon graduation: take your studies further with a PhD, or enter the workplace with the confidence and skills to fast-track your career.
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Plot your own course through the centuries as you take the lead in your masters dissertation research project, and choose areas of study from the history team’s range of research specialisms.
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Explore history with your friends and colleagues by joining the History Society, a lively and supportive community hosting educational and social events.
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Discover the most up-to-date ways of studying history through our online resources including a vast eBook library. Build links with local record offices and archives, accessing opportunities to develop your expertise in the local and regional history of Plymouth and the South West.
This course can be studied part-time.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | * A 2:2 honours degree in history or a related subject, or a professional qualification, recognised as being equivalent to degree standard |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | * A 2:2 honours degree in history or a related subject, or a professional qualification, recognised as being equivalent to degree standard |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | To join MA History you will need: * A 2:2 honours degree in history or a related subject, or a professional qualification, recognised as being equivalent to degree standard |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To join MA History you will need: * A 2:2 honours degree in history or a related subject, or a professional qualification, recognised as being equivalent to degree standard |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
About us
At the University of Plymouth, we are proud to be a top 3 modern UK university (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, 2023) and are internationally renowned for high-quality research and teaching. We have also recently been awarded gold ratings across the board in the latest round of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023). At the University of Plymouth, you will be studying alongside a community of people who believe deeply in the power of education to create positive change in society.
Our collective ethos is to use our knowledge for action – to apply real change, …
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