MLitt Modern History

The Modern History course at the University of Aberdeen is a postgraduate programme designed for students with a passion for understanding the past and how it impacts the modern world. This course offers the opportunity to explore the contemporary history of the Western world as well as the history of countries and regions beyond the West. It creatively combines the study of broad thematic areas and the benefits of targeted, in-depth study.Course Content: The course content is heavily focused on investigating key modern historical trends from a global perspective. Engaging with modern historical scholarship, honing skills in research, interpretation, and writing, and working on independent projects are fundamental parts of this course. Students also have the opportunity to choose options based on their individual interests.Key Modules: Although specific modules are not listed, this course comprises a range of compulsory and optional modules. The compulsory modules offer grounding in contemporary historical trends and research methods. Optional modules provide the opportunity to delve into specific periods, events, or themes in more depth.Future Careers: The Modern History course sets up graduates for a range of careers. These include teaching, research, museum and heritage management, public policy, civil service, journalism, law, business, and commerce. The skills gained from the course can also lead to further academic study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.