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Masters Degrees in Social History
We have 183 Masters Degrees in Social History
Masters degrees in Social History offer advanced study of the underlying processes which drive change within society, and the ways in which societies have grown and developed throughout history. Related subjects include Political History and Heritage Studies. Entry requirements normally include an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject such as History, Sociology or Anthropology.
Why study a Masters in Social History?
## Courses in this field are often offered in combination with other subjects, such as Economic History or Cultural Studies, though Social History may also be referred to as Cultural History. Popular topics include the rise of urbanism, developments in crime, responses to environmental issues, public health and early medicine, and migration. Issues within these topics may include sexuality and gender, theories relating to class, as well as political and social movements such as imperialism or the abolition of slavery. If you wish, you may focus your studies in a particular area. For example, if you have an interest in migration, you might also examine the rise of travel, tourism and exploration. Careers in this field may include roles in academia such as teaching and publishing, as well as public relations and foreign policy.Refine your search
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
Global Social and Political Thought (MLitt)
University of St Andrews
School of History
The MLitt in Global Social and Political Thought provides an innovative transnational and comparative approach to the study of the history and influence of global thought traditions. 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
Master of Liberal Arts
Johns Hopkins University
Advanced Academic Programs Online
Engage in a flexible learning experience that broadens and deepens your knowledge with the Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) degree from Johns Hopkins University’s Advanced Academic Programs division. Read more
MA Medieval Studies
University College Dublin
UCD School of History
UCD is a university with real depth and breadth of expertise in medieval studies, located in a city with a rich medieval heritage. Read more
Reparatory Justice - MSc/MA
University of Glasgow
College of Arts
This double degree Masters programme offers a unique opportunity to work with leading scholars in Reparatory Justice at The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the University of Glasgow (UofG). Read more
Religion & Global Challenges - MSc
University of Glasgow
College of Arts
This innovative programme studies the influence of religions and cultures on people and the planet and uses religious studies theories and methods to better understand and respond to the major challenges of our times. 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
War & Psychiatry MSc
King’s College London
Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience
Our MSc in War & Psychiatry will introduce you to ways of understanding how individuals, both members of the armed forces and civilians, prepare for and cope with psychological trauma. Read more
Gender History - MSc/PgDip
University of Glasgow
College of Arts
The Masters in Gender History is a unique programme which provides specialist instruction in the skills and approaches required to conduct a gendered analysis of the past. Read more
MPhil in Economic and Social History
University of Cambridge
Faculty of History
Economic and social history has always formed an important part of the teaching and research within the University of Cambridge's History Faculty. Read more
Economic and Social History (MScR)
University of Edinburgh
School of History, Classics & Archaeology
We host one of the largest economic and social history research groupings in the UK. Read more
History (MA)
Queen’s University Belfast
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
The MA History programme at Queen’s is designed to offer an innovative package of modules that challenges students to develop their knowledge and skills, and flourish in their area of interest or future specialism. 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
MA History
The University of Manchester
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Our MA History master's course enables you to tailor your postgraduate studies to suit your interests. Your focus could be chronological (medieval, early modern or modern), geographical (European, transnational, global) or methodological (cultural or economic and social history). Read more