Early Modern History

at University of Sheffield

Program structure

You will take three core modules.

You can find out more about staff working on early modern topics on our research strengths page. The exact availability of staff to supervise MA dissertations varies from year to year.

• Early Modernities

• Research Presentation for Historians

• Dissertation in History

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

• Home : £9,300 per year

• Overseas : £20,400 per year

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.