MA Modern History
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Why study
MA Modern History at Aberystwyth University? Study just five minutes away from the National Library of Wales, one of five UK copyright libraries, and home to a multitude of sources for Welsh history, from the medieval period onwards, including estate, court and church records, maps, photographs, newspapers, private archives of many leading figures in Welsh history, the Welsh Political Archive and the National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales. History has been taught in Aberystwyth since 1872, making our department the oldest in Wales and one of the foremost in Britain.
You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course with an institution that engages on a daily basis with history. Our lecturers are active researchers and are recognised as leading authorities in their respective fields. You'll benefit from small group teaching.
You’ll enjoy a rich programme of visiting speakers, workshops and seminars. You’ll engage with a variety of paradigms, perspectives, methodologies, sources and interdisciplinary approaches to history. You’ll further your own research interests in the field of modern history (18th, 19th and 20th centuries, including the contemporary period) aided by the longstanding expertise of the Department of History and Welsh History.
Key highlights
- Five minutes from the National Library of Wales, a UK copyright library
- Optional work placement with an institution engaging daily with history
- Taught by active researchers recognised as leading authorities
- Small group teaching plus visiting speakers, workshops and seminars
- Research focus on 18th, 19th, 20th-century and contemporary history
- Oldest history department in Wales, teaching since 1872
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Archivist
- Museum curator
- Heritage officer
- Historical researcher
- Secondary school history teacher
- Policy researcher
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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