MA Early Modern History
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Can you imagine delving into the red velvet bag that was said to have contained Sir Walter Raleigh’s decapitated head? If you’d like to explore early modern history, analyse sources – including material ones, like macabre bags – and learn new skills, this course is for you. You’ll focus on culture, politics, religion and society between 1500 and 1830, spanning Britain, continental Europe and the Atlantic world.
Guided by historians with internationally-recognised experience, you'll explore diverse topics and acquire the expertise for advanced historical research, as demonstrated in your dissertation. Seminars will deepen your knowledge of early modern history, whilst tutorials will explore specialised areas, and practical sessions will include paleography, helping you to decipher historical handwriting. We also offer training in using specialist historic maps and geographic information systems (GIS).
Key highlights
- Covers culture, politics, religion and society from 1500 to 1830
- Spans Britain, continental Europe and the Atlantic world
- Analyse sources including material objects and artefacts
- Practical palaeography sessions to decipher historical handwriting
- Training in historic maps and geographic information systems (GIS)
- Taught by historians with internationally recognised experience
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — Typical UK Entry Requirements: Degree classification Bachelors degree - 2.1 Degree Subject Humanities subject
Careers this course leads to
- Archivist
- Museum curator
- Heritage officer
- Historical researcher
- Secondary school history teacher
- Librarian
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,200 per year | International: £23,850 per year
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 University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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