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Masters Degrees in Modern History
We have 178 Masters Degrees in Modern History
Masters degrees in Modern History offer advanced study of the Modern Period or Modern Era, beginning with the Early Modern Period in the 16th century, through to the late modern period of the 18th century. Related subjects include Social History and Social History. Entry requirements normally include an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject such as History or Anthropology.
Why study a Masters in Modern History?
## The History of the Modern Period saw a great shift in societal developments, including increasing globalisation and urbanism, a rise in capitalism, and development in the fields of science, politics and technology. Also often referred to as the Age of Discovery, this period offers students great insight into popular topics such as the European Renaissance, the French Revolution, the American Revolution, and the Industrial Revolution. Issues covered within these topics may include theories relating to class, such as Marxism, as well as developments in gender equality, the abolition of slavery and political progress. Careers within this field may include academic or popular research, such as teaching and publishing, as well as journalism and other media roles such as marketing or public relations.Refine your search
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Modern History MA
King’s College London
Faculty of Arts & Humanities
Our popular Modern History course focuses on European and British history from the mid-18th century onwards and explores the key topics of the period, from European nation building to modern British politics. Read more
Early Modern History MA
King’s College London
Faculty of Arts & Humanities
Our course looks at the history of Britain, Europe and the wider world between c.1500–1800, highlighting themes of political, cultural, religious and social history. Read more
History - MSc/PgDip
University of Glasgow
College of Arts
This Masters offers courses across all periods from medieval to late modern, focusing on Scotland, Britain, Europe and America with increasing global perspective. Read more
MA Global History
University College Dublin
UCD School of History
The Global History MA is designed to encourage you to think about historical problems beyond their local, national and regional contexts, training you to think about how historical change happens because of the interaction of local, global and international factors. Read more
History - MA
Lancaster University
Department of History
Study in a department with expertise that spans a wide range of subjects including medieval, medical and military history Take a work placement at one… Read more
MA History of Welfare & Medicine in Society
University College Dublin
UCD School of History
Medicine, illness and welfare occupy a central place in all our lives. Read more
MA Public History
University College Dublin
UCD School of History
The MA Public History draws upon the established strength and expertise of the UCD School of History. Within this program you will work closely with historians who are active in the practice of public history and commemorations. Read more
Global History - MSc
University of Glasgow
College of Arts
In this Masters in Global History you will study connections between different parts of the world and draw comparisons across time, space and cultures. Read more
Modern History MA
Swansea University
School of Culture and Communication
The MA in Modern History is ideal if you have a dedicated interest in the modern period and the emergence of modernity characteristics from the pre-modern world. Read more
Early Modern Reformation History (MLitt)
University of St Andrews
School of History
The MLitt in Early Modern and Reformation History is a one-year taught postgraduate programme run by the School of History. Read more
History (Early Modern History 1500 - 1800) - MA
University of Birmingham
School of History and Cultures
Are you interested in exploring the history of sixteenth-, seventeenth- or eighteenth-century Britain, Europe and the wider world? Early modern history has become increasingly interdisciplinary, with researchers drawing on the insights of anthropology, sociology, cultural and literary studies, art history, and musicology, as well as history, when writing about the past. Read more
MPhil in Modern British History
University of Cambridge
Faculty of History
The MPhil in Modern British History offers students an exciting and intellectually stimulating course, combining research skills and in-depth understanding of the development and latest innovations within modern British history. Read more
Modern History - MA
Aberystwyth University
History & Welsh History
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
History MA
Swansea University
School of Culture and Communication
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. Additional modules cover the history of art and culture, empire, gender, politics, religion, sexuality and science. Read more
Modern History (MLitt)
University of St Andrews
School of History
The MLitt in Modern History is a taught postgraduate programme run by the School of History. The course provides an introduction to history and historiography for students interested in all branches of historical study. Read more
