MA Early Modern History at University of East Anglia

Explore the events, ideas, and people that have shaped the early modern world. Can you imagine delving into the red velvet bag that was said to have contained Sir Walter Raleigh’s decapitated head? On this course, you’ll uncover unusual early modern sources while building valuable research skills.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of History and Art History  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our MA will provide you with a thorough grounding in the ways to approach early modern history. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Historical Research Skills, Society, Politics and Culture in the Early Modern World, History - Specialist Tutorials, MA History Dissertation, Early Modern English Palaeography.

Career pathways

With a MA Early Modern History degree, you could launch a career as a: History Teacher: Teach history or related humanities subjects in schools, colleges, or universities Civil Service Policy Officer: Apply research and analytical skills to public sector challenges Heritage Officer: Support curation, conservation, visitor engagement, and outreach programmes Communications Officer: Manage public messaging for cultural, heritage, or public sector organisations Legal Researcher: Use strong reasoning and attention to detail to support legal research and case preparation

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