227 History MA Degree Programs

Our MA in Politics & Contemporary History offers advanced study of British government and politics through historical methods. Develop research, analytical, and writing skills for careers in policy, academia, or journalism. Gain expertise in contemporary political history and independent analysis.

The MA in History (Online) will have topics, including ancient history, medieval studies, global history, contemporary and modern history, and the history of Modern Britain. Benefit from the research and support available in our School of History and Cultures and through digital learning support.

This MA programme provides an in-depth introduction into the disciplines of military history and strategic studies. It aims to immerse students in the study of conflict from the late 1700s to the present-day, providing them with an overview of the development of modern warfare and also the skills necessary to analyse modern conflicts.

The Master's in History (MA) program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and comprehensive understanding of historical research, analysis, and interpretation. Its curriculum emphas...

The MA in Modern History focuses on the period c1750-2000 and draws on the considerable range of expertise within the School to help you explore history and bring it to life. The MA in Modern History has allowed me to explore the subjects I am passionate about alongside inspiring, supportive, and engaging lecturers.

The MA in History enhance your knowledge of the areas that you find most fascinating while learning from our leading academic experts. Explore a wide range of topics and approaches or specialise with our pathways: Global History, Modern and Contemporary History, and Medieval and Early Modern History

SOAS’s MA History programme is one of the very few Master-level programmes in History in the UK, which focuses study of the discipline through Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. With its high concentration of expertise in these regions, the programme offers an unrivalled breadth of courses on these regions’ respective as well as interconnected histories.

The MA in History offers you the opportunity to explore a variety of historical approaches, and many different periods and places. This MA is characterised by a high degree of choice, both in what and how you learn. It offers unique opportunities to get hands-on experience for students looking to move into work in heritage and research.

The MA History program at Queen’s is designed to offer an innovative package of modules that challenges students to develop their knowledge and skills and flourish in their area of interest or future specialism. Our Faculty have research specialisms across a range of chronological and geographical areas. We have areas of particular strength in ancient, medieval, early modern, and contemporary history in Ireland, Britain, the USA, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Develop your passion for history with this flexible MA at the University of Southampton. You'll engage with leading researchers across diverse periods and regions, from the Ancient world to contemporary history. Study themes including ordinary life, identity, and ethnicity.

SOAS’s MA History and Intensive Language programme is one of the few UK Master-level degrees in History which focuses on the histories of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. With its high concentration of expertise of these regions, the programme offers an unrivalled breadth of courses on these regions’ respective as well as interconnected histories. It can also be taken with an intensive language pathway over two years, therefore making this programme unique in Europe.

DCU’s MA in History explores Irish sovereignty, alongside the evolving roles of religion, language, and gender. Offered by the School of History and Geography, the programme combines innovative teaching with a global perspective, helping you understand Ireland’s rich past and its influence on today’s world and future developments.

The MA in European History is offered as a one-year full-time programme. It introduces participants to wider debates in European history and prepares them to complete a minor research thesis in conjunction with taught modules. The breakdown for this programme is 60 credits relating to taught modules and 30 credits relating to the thesis.

At Leiden University, we have one of the world's leading centers for the study of European and non-European history. The master’s in History is your opportunity to access this world-class expertise. The Master's program in History enables you to learn from some of the leading scholars in the field.

The MA History program at Queen’s is designed to offer an innovative package of modules that challenges students to develop their knowledge and skills and flourish in their area of interest or future specialism. Our Faculty have research specialisms across a range of chronological and geographical areas. We have areas of particular strength in ancient, medieval, early modern, and contemporary history in Ireland, Britain, the USA, Europe, Africa, and Asia.