MA History (Local History)

The English Local History and Family History MA course at the University of Leicester is designed to enhance your skills in historical interpretation, enabling you to undertake high-quality research in historical studies. This course can be studied part-time over two years, providing a thorough understanding of the principles and methods of historical research, with a special focus on local history and genealogy.Course Content: The course comprises modules on comparing localities, history matters, exploring local history, and exploring family history. Other include interdisciplinary history, the country house, Victorian society and culture, history in the community, county and town, cultural landscape, and landed society. Apart from these, a dissertation is also a significant part of the course.Key Modules: In the first year, students will focus on Comparing Localities and History Matters modules. In the second year, they will delve into Interdisciplinary History and the Country House. Also, they have the option to choose between Victorian Society and Culture or History in the Community. The course also includes research skills modules - Exploring Local History and Exploring Family History.Accreditations: This course is offered by the University of Leicester, a prestigious university recognized internationally for its high-quality teaching and research work.Future Careers: The MA degree offers opportunities for a wide range of career paths, particularly in occupations that require a high level of historical knowledge and research capability. It would particularly suit roles in teaching, museum and heritage management, local government and social services. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.