MA History by Research at University of South Wales on FindAMasters.com

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The MA History by Research offers you the chance to delve deep into a topic of your choice and produce an impressive 40,000-word dissertation. With guidance from our expert History team, you'll conduct original research based on primary sources, demonstrating your understanding of historiography and research methodologies. Entry requirements include a minimum 2:1 Honours degree in history or a related subject, although exceptional candidates without a degree can be considered. International applicants are welcome, with an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent required. This programme provides a solid foundation for further research or opens doors to various career paths in the arts, media, administration, and more.

About the course

The MA by Research in History is your opportunity to conduct in-depth research on a topic of your choice, relative to an area of staff expertise, and produce a dissertation of 40,000 words. This piece of original historical research will be based on primary sources. You will demonstrate an awareness of the associated historiography and an understanding of the relevant methodological or theoretical concepts.

For those coming to the end of their undergraduate studies, a Masters by Research can be an attractive alternative to a taught masters. If you have enjoyed researching your dissertation, you may want to take it further or perhaps take a year to develop additional skills before joining the job market.

Entry Requirements

A minimum 2:1 Honours degree in history or a related subject. Applicants without an Honours degree can be considered on prior experiential learning on an individual basis, via the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)/Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) mechanism (University regulations will apply). The course welcomes international applicants and requires an English level of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

All applicants for research degrees must submit an online application accompanied by a research proposal which will be considered by the Faculty Research Programmes Committee (FRPC).

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MA History by Research

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