MA History at Swansea University

MA History explores historical periods from the middle ages to the late twentieth century, with themes including art, culture, empire, warfare, society, heritage and identity. It suits students interested in the early modern (c.1500-c.1800) and modern periods and prepares them for doctoral study or public and private sector careers.

Faculty: School of Culture and Communication  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Historical Methods and Approaches, Conversations with the Past, Past and Present: Themes in History and Managing Historical Research, with options such as Heritage in Conflict, Transformations in Twentieth-Century Wales, Heritage Work Placement and Understanding GLAM.

Career pathways

Students build research, writing and presentation skills; a placement module guarantees a 100-hour placement with a heritage organisation or project in a graduate-level role, such as museum work, community projects, heritage interpretation or policy.

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