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About the course
The course covers a wide range of British history from early medieval to modern periods and includes historical methodology and concepts, ideas and influences, reform and reaction.
There is flexibility in the choice of taught modules to allow you to be able to study the periods of history and subjects that most interest you. For the part-time route the selection of modules to take and their timing will be decided in consultation with the Degree Programme Director. We offer an optional independent study project as well as the compulsory dissertation.
Delivery
You will take compulsory modules in British History and choose the remaining credits from MA modules within the School of History Classics and Archaeology, or another School that is of interest and relevance.Alternatively you may wish to incorporate one or more independent study modules into your course, allowing you maximum flexibility to pursue your own interests. It is also possible to study an additional language as part of your skills enhancement, at a range of levels from beginners to advanced.
The taught modules are delivered through a combination of:
-Lectures
-Seminars
-Individual tutorials
-Self-directed learning
You then complete a dissertation on any period of British history.
Entry Requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in history or a related subject such as: politics; economics; English; sociology, We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications.
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