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American History
at University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 20,400
Country Rank#12
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

Contemporary politics shows that there is more need than ever for critical understanding of the formative political, social, economic and intellectual trends in American history.

This MA gives you the opportunity to study the historical development of the United States from the first encounter between Europeans and indigenous Americans in the colonial period through to the end of the Cold War.

Course Content
Program structure

You will take three core modules.

You can find out more about staff working on American history topics on our research strengths page. The exact availability of staff to supervise MA dissertations varies from year to year.
- Approaches to the American Past.
- Dissertation in History
- Research Presentation for Historians
Guided modules

Your 75 credit option module selection can include up to 30 credits from this guided module list. The owning department has final approval for acceptance onto their modules and, if space becomes limited, priority may be given to students registered in that department.

Languages modules:

Students can select Languages for All modules where relevant to their programme of study. These modules are 10 credits and must be taken alongside the appropriate Enhanced Languages module (5 credits).

The following list includes the full range of guided options that we currently offer. A selection of these will be available each year and new modules may be added.

Archaeology modules:
- Digital Cultural Heritage: Theory and Practice
- Heritage, Place and Community
- Heritage, History and Identity
Digital Humanities Institutes modules:
- Introduction to Cultural Data
- Introduction to Digital Culture
English modules:
- American Nightmares: Socio-political Discourses in American Gothic Literature
- 'Tales of the City' - The Living Space in Contemporary American Fiction
Entry Requirement
A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in history or another humanities or social science discipline.

You may be asked to supply examples of previous written work.

Entry requirements for international students

Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Other English language qualifications we accept
Fees & Scholarships
- Home : £9,300 per year
- Overseas : £20,400 per year
Career Prospect
An MA in history will further develop the range of transferable skills at your disposal. You will have the freedom to tailor your research and focus on the skills that are most important to you. We offer modules that are specifically designed to provide you with skills in public history - modules such as Presenting the Past and the work placement, give you real hand-on experience.

These kinds of skills are why our graduates are successful in both further study and a wide range of careers - from lecturing and working in the museum and tourist industry to business management, marketing, law and working in the media.

Cost Of Studying At University of Sheffield

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250K+

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Loan Amount Disbursed

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American History at University of Sheffield