MA European History at Birkbeck, University of London

This MA European History offers you the chance to study key ideas, debates and practices that have shaped our understanding of Europe and the most important historical and methodological approaches to critically interpreting European pasts and presents.

Faculty: School of Historical Studies  |  Duration: One year full-time, on campus; One year full-time, online; One year full-time, flexible learning; Two years part-time, on campus; Two years part-time, online; Two years part-time, flexible learning  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, online option  |  Intake: October 2027 | January 2028  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Rather than presuppose one all-encompassing definition of 'Europe', whether geographical, ideological or otherwise, on this course we highlight the different contexts within which the European past and present can be analysed, and embrace a broad approach to the study of European history. You will explore intellectual traditions, methodological questions, interdisciplinary approaches, and other themes and topics to a broadly defined European chronology and geography. Compulsory modules include Mastering Historical Research: Birkbeck Approaches, Research Skills for Historians.

Career pathways

Graduates can pursue career paths in research in major international organisations, education, consulting in European business, the Civil Service, journalism, archiving and libraries. Possible professions include: teacher, consultant, Civil Service fast-streamer, researcher, journalist, archivist, museum education officer, museum curator, editorial assistant, politician’s assistant.

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