MA History (SSEES)

The SSEES (School of Slavonic and East European Studies) History MA at UCL is a specialist degree that uniquely combines high-level study in history with an in-depth focus on Eastern Europe, Russia and Eurasia. This postgraduate programme offers students the opportunity to explore the history of these regions from the early modern period to the present day.Course Content: The course provides advanced insight into significant historical trends, events, and challenges. Focusing on Eastern Europe, Russia, and Eurasia, the programme integrates concepts and methodologies from history and the social sciences. It exposes students to cutting-edge research and offers rigorous training in critical thinking and analytical and research skills.Key Modules: Core modules for all students include Historiography: Theory and Practice, Historical Research for Historians, and Dissertation in History. Optional modules can be selected from a wide range, which includes Comparative Study in History and Politics, Russian Monarchy: Court Ritual & Political Ideas, 1495-1845, and Migration in East European History.Future Careers: Graduates of this course have gone on to work in a wide variety of sectors including banking, business, European Union administration, NGOs, academia and the civil service, and media and journalism. The course also provides a strong foundation for those who wish to pursue PhD in history.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.