MA History (Medieval & Early Modern History)

The Medieval and Early Modern History course offered by The University of Birmingham is an advanced-level program designed to enhance understanding and knowledge about the historical aspects during the Medieval and Early Modern periods. The program provides an opportunity to carry out intensive personal study under supervised conditions.Course Content: The course content includes the study of medieval and early modern British, European and world history, building understanding through a diverse range of approaches and methodologies. It allows students to engage with substantial themes or specific studies, such as witches, plague, heresy and the global implications of warfare.Key Modules: Some of the core modules include "Approaches to the Long Eighteenth Century", "Material Culture in Early Modern Europe", "Literacy and Education in the Medieval and Early Modern World", "Science and Religion", and "Madness and Society". Further, students are required to complete a 15,000-word dissertation in Medieval and Early Modern History.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the University of Birmingham, a globally recognized institution.Future Careers: While this course does not provide explicit career pathways, it equips students with valuable skills such as the ability to critically analyse and interpret complex data, problem-solving, and project management that can be utilized in a variety of sectors. These may include teaching, academia, museums and heritage sector, or other professional career paths.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.