MA Early Modern History

The MA in Early Modern History at the University of York is a comprehensive exploration of the cultural, political and social history of Europe in the time span of the late fifteenth to early eighteenth century. This course equips students with sophisticated research skills and exposes them to the most recent theories and debates in Early Modern history.Course Content: Throughout this course, students will engage in comprehensive understanding of key themes and challenges in Early Modern history while exploring sources and historiography related to it. Students will also develop the skills and knowledge needed to plan, research, and write a piece of historical research.Key Modules: The course includes core modules such as 'Approaches to Early Modernity', and 'Research Training'. Students will also choose from options such as 'Magic and Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe', 'The English Atlantic World, 1500-1800', and 'Reformation(s): Belief and Culture in Early Modern Europe'. The culmination of the course is a 20,000-word dissertation on an aspect of Early Modern history that students will research and write under the supervision of a member of staff.Future Careers: With this MA degree, students gain skills that are highly valued by employers, and are prepared for a variety of career paths. However, many graduates opt to pursue further study and research in order to become professional historians.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.