MA History at University of Liverpool

The History MA offers a flexible structure, allowing students to design a programme that aligns with their interests. You will engage with a wide range of historical sources, from artefacts and archival documents to literature, photographs, and museum collections. The programme provides training in advanced research methods, historiographical analysis, and theoretical approaches, incorporating insights from related disciplines.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time also available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students on the Medieval History pathway additionally take Latin CLAH641 in semester 1 and Latin CLAH642 in semester 2. They will also take Palaeography HIST560 in semester 2. Compulsory modules in semester one include How We Study the Past.

Career pathways

Our taught programmes equip students with a broad range of transferable skills, preparing them for diverse career paths. Designed to meet the training requirements of the AHRC and ESRC, they provide a strong foundation for further study at the MPhil or PhD level.

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