MA History at University of Chester

Our MA course will allow you to build upon existing historical interests, while also acquiring new expertise in a range of exciting historical topics. At the same time, the course places great weight on key research techniques, helping you to develop and enhance the skills that historians use when approaching the past. The MA in History is taught by a range of different historians, all of whom possess expertise in the latest historical theories and approaches.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2026, October 2027  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MA History course runs across three terms, with the fourth (summer) term dedicated fully to the research dissertation. Core modules include Histories of War, Conflict and Society, Global Histories of the City, Research Dissertation: Archaeology, History and Heritage, Critical Perspectives on the Past, Advanced Research Skills, Professional Project, Mnemonic Landscapes and Digital Worlds.

Career pathways

Students may go on to find meaningful employment in the industry or pursue a research degree. Destinations include heritage organisations, museums, and the civil service or education sectors.

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