MA Degrees (American History)

What does it mean to be an American? Is there a shared American culture, or is that just something Europeans imagine? Because of the global reach of the United States, most Europeans have the impression that they "know" America, which is often perceived as a single culture, with little recognition of the complexity and variety that are characteristic of the nation. Read more

Our understanding of history is in a perpetual state of flux. We are constantly raising new questions about the past and exploring innovative approaches to addressing complex problems. Read more

Our MA in History offers you the opportunity to explore a variety of historical approaches, all within a diverse range of chronologies and geographies. Read more

The MA in History allows you to traverse fascinatingly different periods of history, from the middle ages onwards. You can study British, European, American or Asian History, supported by the diverse expertise of historians working at Swansea University. Read more

Our MA course will allow you to build upon existing historical interests, while also acquiring new expertise in a range of exciting historical topics. Read more

The master’s programme in North American Studies at Leiden University takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the United States, with a particular emphasis on examining key aspects of American history, culture, and literature. Read more

As a postgraduate researcher in the Department of History you'll work alongside academic staff whose research is at the forefront of current historical scholarship. Read more

The MA Modern History at Aberystwyth offers you the opportunity to study modern British, continental European, American and/or world history from the early 19th century to the present with a team of leading specialists in their fields. Read more

Our MA in History offers you the opportunity to advance your explorations of History in a supported and structured programme of study. Read more

Explore the Holocaust as an historical event and as 'negative heritage' from 1945 to the present. You’ll look at the different ways in which the Holocaust has been explored, discussed and presented. Read more

The period from the start of the Twentieth Century has seen dramatic change across the world. Immerse yourself in the debates about these developments, and what our recent past means for society today, with our specialist pathway in Modern and Contemporary History. Read more

Please note MA American Literatures has been temporarily suspended for the academic year 2023-2024. Gain a rich understanding of the variety and interconnections of American writing, exploring major poetic, fictional, non-fictional and dramatic works. Read more