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Contemporary History and Politics (MA)

Birkbeck, University of London School of Historical Studies

Full time & Part time October, January MA 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

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About the course

This MA Contemporary History and Politics combines a rich and varied study of the recent past and politics allowing you to explore how the two disciplines intersect and integrate. We cover a wide geographic range of content so you can choose to focus on Europe, Britain, China, Africa, South Asia or the Middle East.

Why choose this

Entry Requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent.

We offer a one-year Graduate Certificate in History, which can be used as a conversion course if you want to study history at postgraduate level but have a degree in a significantly different discipline.

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

Birkbeck, University of London

Located in the heart of London and a member of the prestigious University of London, Birkbeck has helped students to achieve their academic and career goals for over 200 years. Our teaching is designed so that students can fit it into their busy lives and develop their career, take advantage of all that London has to offer, or maintain other interests, whilst studying for a degree. A leading research university, the quality of our provision and unique offer attracts students from around 150 countries. Our award-winning Careers and Enterprise Service provides career coaching, skills training and support for entrepreneurial projects; with opportunities to work, volunteer or intern while you study. Taught by leading experts, Birkbeck offers over 150 postgraduate programmes, most of which can be studied full-time or part-time in the evenings between 6 pm and 9 pm. Many can also be studied during the day between 2 pm and 5 pm or online.