MA History at University of Winchester

Start the course by exploring historical methods and research skills, followed by in-depth topic-based modules and the opportunity to devise and develop a specialist dissertation. The Approaches to the Past module, which runs across both semesters, provides guidance on the different approaches to the study of history, including geographical scales of study and interdisciplinary approaches. There are four core modules: Approaches to the Past, Research and Dissemination Methods, Advanced Directed Study, and a dissertation.

Department: School of History, Archaeology and Philosophy  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Winchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Approaches to the Past, Research and Dissemination Methods, Advanced Directed Study, Dissertation

Career pathways

Graduates of the course work in academia, teaching, archives, libraries, government and civil service, museums and conservation, as well as in a range of professions in the private sector, including financial consulting. The course provides a firm foundation for undertaking a postgraduate research degree or further training.

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