MA History at Canterbury Christ Church University

The past continually shapes our present and future, and nowhere is this more evident than in the historic city of Canterbury. With an MA History from Canterbury Christ Church University, you'll deepen your historical knowledge whilst gaining the advanced research, analytical, and professional skills valued across a variety of sectors. Based in a city steeped in heritage and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll study History where the past is woven into the fabric of everyday life.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport  |  Department: Humanities  |  Duration: 1 year (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Explore complex historical themes and their relevance to contemporary global challenges, developing insight into how the past can inform solutions for the future. Apply historical approaches and research methods used across the humanities to deepen your understanding of how we study and interpret the past. Core modules include Communicating the Past, History in Practice, Grand Illusions, Research in Focus, Final Project: History, PG Challenge Module.

Career pathways

Completing a History course at postgraduate level is a valuable qualification for careers in: The civil service, Teaching and education, The arts and cultural industries, Heritage and museum sectors, Business consulting, Marketing and communications, Insight and data analytics.

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