MA History

The MA History course at the University of Suffolk is a part-time or full-time program that offers students the chance to build on their knowledge and understanding of history in a supportive and inspirational environment. It encourages students to engage with historical theories and interpretations from different periods and provides opportunities to carry out in-depth research.Course Content: The program content revolves around understanding the principal criticism and evaluation of primary sources and their relation to historical evidence. It includes analyses of different research methodologies appropriate for the study of history, understanding the construction of arguments and historical interpretations, in-depth research in a chosen area of history, and reflection on the connection between current societal issues and their historical antecedents.Key Modules: The curriculum includes key modules such as Investigating History, Historiography, Research and Independent Project and optional modules like War and Peace, Public History, and Gender and Sexuality.Accreditations: There is no explicit information available on course accreditations. Future Careers: This course opens up an array of possible career paths including teaching, academic research, journalism, law, the civil service, public history, and museum and heritage roles. It's designed to equip students with transferable skills that are highly valued by a wide range of employers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.