University of Birmingham, School of History and Cultures, Part Time Masters Degrees

This programme combines development studies with an interdisciplinary focus on Africa. It is ideal for those who wish to pursue careers in international development, as well as students planning to pursue doctoral research on aspects of development in Africa. Read more

The Department of African Studies and Anthropology has an international reputation as a centre of excellence in the study of Africa and its diasporas. Read more

Uncover your passion for archaeology and discover more about the physical remains of the ancient world with our Antiquity MA: Archaeology pathway. Read more

Immerse yourself in the advanced study of Greco-Roman civilisation with our Antiquity MA: Classics and Ancient History pathway. Read more

Uncover the past by carrying out your own independent research project in Archaeology, while developing your knowledge and skills through our wide range of taught modules. Read more

Carry out your own independent research project in classical antiquity within one of the top departments for Classics research within the UK, while undertaking essential training to support your project. Read more

Whether you are interested in a variety of historical periods and approaches, or have a passion for a particular element of the past, our new MA History… Read more

History is being made daily and is one of the most diverse and exciting topics to research. With new documents being released every year and new archives being added to all the time, new researchers are finding an incredible range of topics to explore, examine and reassess. Read more

Are you interested in taking your knowledge of history to a higher level? Do you want to add to your repertoire of skills? Or maybe you want to continue your professional development?  This two-year distance learning programme offers you the opportunity to explore a number of historical themes, drawing on the Department of History’s broad range of expertise. Read more

Are you looking to develop your career in the growing heritage management sector? Are you already working in the heritage industry and looking to further develop your knowledge, understanding and skills of its management?  For more than 30 years, the MA in International Heritage Management has provided an advanced qualification in heritage and its management. Read more

By pursuing research in Archaeology at Birmingham, you will be joining an active community, with work taking place around the world. Read more

Carry out your postgraduate research in the only centre in the UK to bring together Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek studies. Read more

The Department of Classics and Ancient History offers the opportunity to carry out postgraduate research in a distinctively wide range of areas, from all the major civilisations of the ancient Mediterranean, to all periods of classical antiquity. Read more

The aim of this course is to put something very big under the microscope.  Our specialist pathway in Global History expands the scale historians normally… Read more

Explore the complexities and diversity of the medieval and early modern periods with our specialist pathway in Medieval and Early Modern History. Read more