MA History

The MA History course at the University of Reading aims to enhance students' understanding of historical topics, methodologies, and debates. It offers a flexible study scheme, allowing students to tailor their course according to their research interests. The course also provides valuable training for those who wish to pursue a PhD in History.Course Content: The course content includes core modules on approaches to history and historical skills and methods, which are studied in the first term. The particular skills developed include critical reading, presentation skills, problem-solving, team working, research, and writing. The course also includes an optional 10,000-word dissertation on a chosen historical topic.Key Modules: There are several modules to choose from, which cover aspects of History, such as 'Readings in Modern South Asian History', 'Reading the Medieval', 'Social History', 'War and Conflict', and 'Film and History'. Students can choose the modules based on their field of interest.Accreditations: As of now, there is no information on the accreditation for the MA History program.Future Careers: The MA History course equips its students with transferable skills that can be applied in several fields. Graduates have ended up working in sectors like education, the media, the civil service, the law, marketing, and journalism. Some students have also taken up further research in their preferred fields.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.