MA / PGDip / PGCert History and Politics at University of Birmingham

Uncover the roots of today’s biggest political issues, from global conflicts to social movements, by exploring the events, ideas and decisions that came before. Understand how the past shapes the world we live in today. Get the tools to think critically, ask big questions and explore different viewpoints.

Department: History and Heritage  |  Duration: MA: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time; PGDip: 8 months full-time, 16 months part-time; PGCert: 4 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

From History, students will choose either two 20 credit options or two co-requisite Specials Subjects to the value of 40 credits (20 credits in each semester). From Political Science, students will choose two 20 credit optional modules. Modules include Doing Political Research, Historical Approaches, History Dissertation, Politics Dissertation, New Directions in Modern British Studies, Approaches to Medieval Studies, Critical Approaches to Heritage.

Career pathways

By studying a postgraduate degree in History and Politics at Birmingham, you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include the ability to collate together information, strong written and verbal communication skills, and analytical skills.

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