History MA

at University of Derby

Modules:
 

• Revolt Against Reason? Philosophy and Culture in Europe, c. 1870-1930
• Research Methods in History
• Approaches to Research in the Humanities
• Independent Study

You will need a good honours degree (1st or 2:1) in a relevant humanities or social sciences subject, or its international equivalent. Applications may also be considered if you have a 2:2 honours degree, or a good honours degree in an unrelated subject, where you have significant relevant experience.

The cost of studying at University of Derby varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay £14,900 annually, to study in University of Derby.

Studying History at postgraduate level encourages you to become adept at critical and independent thinking, and at forming and articulating effective arguments. You will gain a host of transferrable skills, such as verbal and written communication, critical analysis and problem solving, teamwork and empathy. In addition, our MA particularly encourages your skills and understanding of public, digital and applied history, boosting your employability further.This mix of skills makes MA History graduates attractive to a wide range of employers in areas such as teaching, libraries, museums and archives, accountancy, law, banking, retail and commercial management, human resources, marketing, the police and the armed services.