Program Overview
The History at Manchester Metropolitan University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 13,050 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,560 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Historical Skills and Research Methods (for all pathways)\', \'Dissertation (or work placement project for Public History and Heritage route)\', \'British and World Politics since 1918, parts I and II\', \'Northern Identities and Victorian Culture\', \'Nobles, States and Society in Early Modern Europe: The Transformation of European Elites, 1400-1800\', "A Good War? American\'s World War II at Home and Abroad, \\xa0c. 1938-47", \'Professional Heritage and Practice\', \'Case Studies in Controversy: History and Memory in Public\', \'The Second Crusade: Holy War on the Periphery of Latin Christendom\', \'Cultures of Consumption: The British at Home, 1660-1830\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You will normally have at least an upper second class undergraduate UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, or equivalent academic qualification. If you have a different background you may be admitted if you have proven experience in a relevant field.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,050 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,560 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,050 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,560 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Manchester Metropolitan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
Manchester Metropolitan University is a public university in Manchester, England. The university's predecessor, Manchester Polytechnic, gained university status in 1992. The university has 44,000...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 12 months