MA Maritime History

at University of Plymouth

Year 1

You can study MA Maritime History full time over one year or part time split across two years. 
 

Your studies consist of four modules, two of which are core: key debates and research methods in history – an assessment of current trends and methodologies in the discipline of history, and public history – an examination of the theory and practice of how the past is presented to public audiences. 
 

You supplement these with two option modules, where you select the areas of history that interest you the most as you choose from the research specialisms of the history team.*
 

The programme culminates in an independently researched MA History dissertation.
 

Core modules

Key Debates and Research Methods in History (MAHI700)
This module will provide students both with an understanding of current debates about approaches, theories and methodologies in History and a grounding in research skills such as locating and using primary source material and making effective use of library and database resources.
 

MA History Dissertation (MAHI702)
In this module students complete a dissertation on an aspect of history of their own choosing. The topic is negotiated between students and teaching staff, who provide tutorial support and advice about all aspects of the project from initiation to completion.
 

All at Sea: Research Skills for Maritime History (MAHI730)
This module will provide students with an understanding of current debates about approaches, theories and methodologies in Maritime History and a grounding in core maritime history research skills such as locating and using primary source material and making effective use of library and database resources.

An honours degree in history or a related subject, or a professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to a degree. 
 

Other qualifications accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field may also be considered. Non-standard applications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
 

Graduates from other disciplines will be considered on an individual basis. References from previous university, employer or similar.

International - £15,700
 

Graduate destinations for our recent MA students include funded PhDs, PGCE teacher training, NHS graduate management training, public sector heritage business management, and account executive with an image library. Postgraduate study opens up many other careers in museums, heritage, archives and records.