MA Global History

The Global History MA course offered by the University of Sheffield enables individuals to learn about global processes, institutions, movements and ideas from the early modern period to the present day. It engages with a diverse and comprehensive collection of global histories, which students study in a research-led environment.Course Content: The course looks at various elements of the global history including changes in thinking since the Enlightenment, the intersection of politics with gender, the relationship between humans and the environment, and factors that have given rise to capitalism. Students will study sources, techniques and theories that are critical to historical practice. Moreover, they will write a dissertation on a topic of their choice.Key Modules: The course paradigms include- 'Themes in Global History', 'Sources and debates in Global History', and 'Research Presentations in History'. Further, students have the option to select two modules from listings that may include 'Bodies, Disease and Medicine', 'Gender in History', 'Humans and the Environment' and more. Future Careers: As a graduate of this course, the student can pursue a career in journalism, NGOs, public history institutions, teaching, civil service, PhD study, libraries, or the charity sector. This course prepares students for careers that value critical thinking, research, and communication skills. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.