Politics and Contemporary History MA

Program Overview

The MA in Politics and Contemporary History at Nottingham University allows students to explore recent history and its impact on the modern world. Students can customize their studies by selecting modules from Politics and History, while expert staff from various disciplines provide instruction. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in the public and private sectors, media, politics, government, or research. The program is highly ranked for research excellence.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Politics and Contemporary History MA course at the University of Nottingham explores recent history and how political, social, and historical events have shaped the world we live in today. The program enables students to study in both the departments of Politics and International Relations and History at Nottingham. Students can construct a course to reflect their own particular interests by selecting modules from these two disciplines. Topics covered include labor and urban history, women's history, religion and conflict in the Middle East, film history, and contemporary British history. Students are taught by expert staff from a range of disciplines including social sciences, history, theology, and American studies. The school regularly holds workshops and conferences with guest speakers from international institutions. Students have the opportunity to undertake a placement as part of their studies to apply their knowledge to real-world settings, helping them to stand out to employers. Graduates are prepared for a range of careers including working in the public and private sector, the media, politics, government, or research.

Outline:

Students must take at least 60 credits with the School of Politics and International Relations, plus a 60-credit dissertation. The remaining 60 credits may be studied with other schools/departments across the university, subject to approval, with certain modules being especially recommended.

Assessment:

Students are assessed in different ways on various modules. Assessment methods will include examinations and coursework essays.

Teaching:

Students learn through a variety of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, and directed reading.

Careers:

Graduates are prepared for a range of careers including working in the public and private sector, the media, politics, government, or research.

Other:

The program is ranked 82% for research excellence by the Research Excellence Framework.

• Home / UK: £10,500
• International: £22,600