MA History

The History MA at Queen Mary University of London is a flexible program that allows students to deepen their understanding of the past, enhance their research skills, and explore an area of interest through a self-designed dissertation project. By engaging with cutting-edge research, public history debates, and comparative and transnational perspectives on history, students are well-prepared for a variety of professions requiring high-level skills in research, analysis, and communication.Course Content: Throughout the course, students explore the key debates, trends and methods in the field of history. They also learn how to design, research, and write a masterful dissertation. The course is divided into three components: compulsory modules, option modules, and a dissertation.Key Modules: The compulsory modules include Historical Research Skills and Public History. There is a wide range of elective modules, allowing students to tailor their studies according to their interests and goals. Examples of elective modules include East London History Walk, Hollywood and History, and British National Identity in Post-war Popular Culture.Future Careers: Graduates of the History MA have found employment in a variety of sectors including education, research, the heritage industry, the civil service, the charitable sector, and in marketing and communications. The course provides a solid foundation for PhD study for those wishing to continue their academic career.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.