MA Contemporary History and International Politics

Program Overview

---

The MA in Contemporary History and International Politics equips students with a deep understanding of contemporary issues through the lens of history and political science. Graduates are prepared for careers in research, academia, policy formulation, international development, and public affairs. The program features a core module, research training, option modules, and a dissertation, and is taught by expert faculty from the Departments of History and Politics and International Relations.

Program Outline

---

MA in Contemporary History and International Politics

---

Degree Overview:

• Objective: To equip students with a deeper understanding of contemporary issues through the lens of historical and political science scholarship, enabling them to critically analyze the world, navigate complex problems, and develop innovative solutions.
• Focus: Transnational ideas and institutions, facilitating interdisciplinary exploration and analysis of global challenges.
• Benefits: Graduates are equipped to pursue successful careers in diverse fields such as research, academia, policy formulation, international development, and public affairs.
# Outline:

---

Module Structure

• Core Module: "Making the Contemporary World: History, Politics, and Ideas since 1945"
• Research Training Module
• Three Option Modules (chosen from a diverse selection)
• Dissertation: 14,000 - 16,000 word independent research project
• Optional: Two Skills Modules or Placement

---

Option Modules

• History: Falling for Growth: Capitalism in the Modern World; Revolutionary Daughters, Militant Mothers and Radical Sisters: Women and Radicalism in the U.S. since 1865; Persecution and Toleration in Early Modern Britain; Global Visions and Local Actions: The History and Politics of International Health; The Frontiers of Reason, 1200-1450; Evolution and Society, c.1800-c.1945.
• Politics: Theories and Policies of Development Governance; Contemporary Issues in International Political Economy; European Public Policy; Global Governance; Critical Theories in International Political Economy; Conflict and Development.
• Other: Russian Foreign Policy from Alexander I to Vladimir Putin; Becoming British?
Cultures and Identities in the Early Modern Atlantic World; A Picture of Health: The Mass Media and Public Health in the Twentieth Century; Global Health: Decolonising Histories, Politics and Practice; Empire Remade; De/colonising Memory: Public Histories of Empire, Colonialism and Postcolonialism. # Assessment:
• essays and dissertation
• Formative assessment opportunities to provide feedback before final summative assessment.

---

Teaching:

• Expert faculty from the Departments of History and Politics and International Relations, offering diverse perspectives and research specializations.
• Small-group seminars fostering interactive learning and discussion.
• Three-hour workshops for the research training module.
• Access to Borthwick Institute for Archives, a major repository for studying historical documents and institutions.
• York campus libraries, housing extensive collections in history and related disciplines.
• Field trips to local museums and heritage sites.
# Careers:
• Graduates are prepared for various career paths, including:
• Innovation Funding Consultant
• Project Support Officer (Local Authority)
• University Researcher
• Senior Commercial Executive
• Information Analyst
• Public Relations Officer
• Program equips graduates with transferable skills valuable in various sectors, such as:
• Analytical Thinking
• Original Argument Formation
• Effective Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Research Skills (Primary and Electronic Sources)
• Professional Presentation Skills

---

Other:

• Program designed to address contemporary global challenges and equip graduates to be agents of positive change.
• Graduates prepared for further study, such as a PhD, or directly entering the workforce.
• 10% Masters fee discount available for York undergraduate graduates.

---

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

---

Annual tuition fees for 2024/25

---

Study mode

Full-time (1 year) £10,590 £23,900

---

Part-time (2 years)

---

£5,295

---

£11,950

• Students on a Student Visa are not currently permitted to study part-time at York.