MA History

at University of Bristol

Year 1

Unit name
 

• Researching and Writing History
• Approaches to History
• Dissertation
   

In consultation with the programme director, students may choose from the following in place of HISTM2009
 

• Research Skills for Medievalists
   

40 Credits from Masters Thematic Option Units;
 

• Environment and History
• Rewriting Modern Britain
• Themes in the History of Colonialism
• Explorations in Early Modern History
• Historians and the Boundaries of the Body
• Introduction to Medieval Latin
• Personal Option Unit 1
   

40 Credits from Masters Specialist Option Units;
 

• Ideology, Poverty and Famines
• Making History Public
• The Apocalypse in Culture and Society (1000-1500)
• Supervised Individual Study
• Race in America
• Oceans & Globalisation: 1700-1945
• An Unruly History of England, c. 1381-1688
• The Nature of Britain: Environmental Histories of an Atlantic Island

To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).
 

• We understand that the majority of candidates from India have been taught in English throughout their education. Many departments will accept CBSE or CISCE English at 80% or above in lieu of another English test, with an MOI letter confirming that English is the teaching language of your institution.
• The majority of our master’s programmes require a first class degree (60% or higher) from a recognised Indian university, with specific grades depending on the institution. Competitive programmes may require first class with distinction. If you would like advice relating to your specific qualification, 
• We are aware that at many of India's elite higher education colleges it is very rare to be awarded a first class. For this reason, a number of our departments may be willing to consider candidates from top colleges who have achieved 55% or above.
• Applicants wishing to be considered for research study at Bristol should have a first class pass in their Indian bachelor’s degree and some research experience. It may also be advantageous to have completed a master’s degree with research elements.
   

An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in an arts, humanities or social sciences discipline. Applicants must achieve a minimum of 60 per cent in the dissertation or extended essay element of their degree. Non-traditional qualifications/routes may also be considered.
 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level:

Admissions statement

Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

UK: full-time £9,600

Overseas: full-time £21,600

Students who complete the MA in History have taken up careers in a number of different fields, including journalism, image and data capturing, the heritage industry and teaching. A number of MA graduates have gone on to take an MPhil/PhD in History and forged careers as research academics.
 

Another popular choice is to develop successful careers in fields such as public relations, accountancy, fund management and the law by building on the transferable skills acquired through master's study. As a graduate of the MA in History you can use the University’s Careers Service for free for up to three years after you graduate.