23 Modern History Masters Degree Programs

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.

Our Modern World History course offers you the chance to study the history of global, political, economic, and cultural interactions, the history of empires and the transnational histories of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas.

The Research Master in Modern History and International Relations offers a challenging multidisciplinary approach, with Intensive supervision by high-quality researchers in small groups. We also offer research assistantships.

This unique interdisciplinary programme allows intensive historical, literary and art-historical study. The MA in Medieval and Early Modern Studies provides a thorough grounding in the skills required for advanced research in the medieval and early modern periods.

Are you interested in the history, literature and culture of classical, medieval and early modern civilizations? Do you aspire to a career in research? This track is just what you are looking for.

The inter-university master's degree provides advanced training aimed at preparing students for teaching and research in Contemporary History, transmitting theoretical, methodological, heuristic and thematic pluralism of historiography and carrying out a reflection exercise on the construction of the discipline.

The "Monarchy of Spain" constituted the most formidable organization of power in Europe in the 16th and 18th centuries. This interuniversity master's degree aims to delve, with a revisionist approach, into the singularity of the power structure that was the "Monarchy of Spain", through the analysis of the political culture that fed that monarchical notion, of the policy of dynastic aggrandizement and its conflicts, and religion informing culture.

How does Ukraine protect its monuments in the current war? Which policies should Dutch authorities develop concerning art stolen during the Second World War? What should be done with disputed statues related to Europe's colonial past?

How can historians help tackle problems within organizations? How can historical knowledge and skills detect blind spots in organizations and thereby improve their effectiveness and social impact?

Could climate change have impacted the fall of the Roman Empire? How do societies historically cope with crises, such as flooding or warfare? How can we understand wealth disparities from a historical perspective?

The Interuniversity Master’s Degree in Historical Analysis of the Contemporary World is intended to prepare you for research and specialisation, allowing you to continue your education in an autonomous, critical manner, acquire research skills and conduct original historiographic research.

The Modern History MA program offers students a chance to explore key issues and developments in modern history, focusing on areas such as Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The ...

The MA Modern History at the University of Leeds offers a comprehensive exploration of historical narratives from the early modern period to the present day, encompassing diverse geographical regions ...

The Modern History MA program is designed to explore significant events and developments from the 19th century to present times. It encourages students to analyze history through various lenses and me...

The MA in Modern History offers students a chance to explore key events, themes, and transformations that have shaped the modern world. The program focuses on developing strong analytical and research...