MA Modern History at University of East Anglia

Explore the people, events, and ideas that shaped the modern world. You’ll learn from leading scholars as you delve into fascinating themes, periods, and perspectives across modern history. You’ll engage with fresh archival discoveries and lively historical debates, developing the skills to form your own interpretations.

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

The core modules will introduce you to key approaches and the latest research in the field. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Nationalism, Violence and Modernity, Historical Research Skills, History - Specialist Tutorials, MA History Dissertation.

Career pathways

With a MA Modern History degree, you could develop 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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