MA Modern History

Program Overview

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The MA in Modern History at the University of York offers an in-depth exploration of modern history topics through a range of modules and a research dissertation. Students develop advanced research, analysis, and communication skills, preparing them for careers in academia, education, and beyond. The program fosters a sense of community and provides access to world-leading academics and local heritage sites.

Program Outline

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Modern History (MA) - Postgraduate Taught, University of York

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Degree Overview:

The MA in Modern History program at the University of York provides an advanced-level introduction to the methodologies and techniques of modern history, while allowing students to explore a wide range of thematic modules encompassing the 18th to 21st centuries.

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Objectives:

• Develop a sound understanding of various modern history topics through student-selected modules.
• Analyze significant historiographical developments and their impact on modern historical study.
• Foster practical skills in research, analysis, and communication for both academic and professional pursuits.
• Cultivate a sense of community within the Department of History through participation in seminars, masterclasses, and research training sessions.

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Outline:

The program consists of:

• Core modules:
• Approaches to Modern History
• Research Training
• Option modules: Students choose three modules from a range of options, which have included:
• Black Resistance to Slavery in North America
• The Bandung Movement
• The Organisation of Crime Since 1600
• A Picture of Health
• Smell and the Past
• Borders, Boundaries and Belonging: Migration in Sub-Saharan Africa since 1900
• Method Matters: Key Readings and Debates in Modern British Political History
• Oral History Methods
• Messiahs, Mojaheds and Marxists
• Goods, Ideas and People: Modern Latin America from a Global Perspective
• Creating the American Empire
• Research Dissertation: Students write a 14,000-16,000 word dissertation on a topic of their choice, utilizing source materials, analysis techniques, and guidance from a dissertation advisor.

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Assessment:

• Essays on various modules
• Research Dissertation
• Formative and summative feedback provided throughout the program

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Teaching:

• Weekly two-hour seminars for most modules
• Three-hour workshops for the Research Training module
• Small group sizes (fewer than 20 students)
• World-leading academics with expertise in various areas of modern history
• Access to local museums and heritage sites for additional learning opportunities

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Careers:

• Historian
• Outreach historian
• Teacher
• Heritage trust fundraiser
• Research manager
• Museum education officer
• Museum professional
• Communications officer
• University lecturer
• Archivist
• Media researcher

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Other:

• The program attracts students from diverse backgrounds and interests.
• The Department of History offers a range of departmental funding opportunities for Masters students.
• The University of York is located in the historic city of York, providing access to extensive archives and a rich cultural environment.
• The program prepares students for further academic study at the PhD level or for a variety of careers in research, education, and other fields.

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

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Annual tuition fees for 2024/25

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Study mode

Full-time (1 year) £10,590 £23,900

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Part-time (2 years)

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£5,295

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£11,950

• Students on a Student Visa are not currently permitted to study part-time at York.
• For courses which are longer than one year, the tuition fees quoted are for the first year of study.
• UK (home) fees may increase in subsequent years (up to a maximum of 2%).
• International fees may increase in subsequent years in line with the prevailing Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate (up to a maximum of 10%).