Program Overview
The Modern History at Aberystwyth 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 Modern 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Modern History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
| Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation * | HYM1160 | 60 |
| Key Themes in Modern History | HYM0520 | 20 |
| Research Methods and Professional Skills in History | HYM0120 | 20 |
Options
| Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Information and Society | ILM5120 | 20 |
| Sources for Postgraduate Research in the Modern Humanities and Social Sciences | HYM1220 | 20 |
| Borders and borderlands in modern Asia | HYM5920 | 20 |
| Class and Community in Wales 1850 - 1939 | WHM1220 | 20 |
| Concepts and Sources in Heritage Studies | HYM5120 | 20 |
| Gerald of Wales | HYM2820 | 20 |
| Landownership and Society in Wales | WHM1120 | 20 |
| Representations of the Holocaust 1945-2020 | HYM6320 | 20 |
| Science, Place and Victorian Culture | HYM6220 | 20 |
| The Making of Wales | WHM1920 | 20 |
| Working with History | HYM9920 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements:
Good Undergraduate degree 2.2 (UK) (or above) equating to a mark of 56.5 or above. European and International applicants can find their grade equivalence on our comparability page. Those who are not graduates must satisfy the University that they are of the required academic standard to pursue postgraduate study
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Established in 1872 as the first university in Wales, Aberystwyth University is a public research institution located on the scenic west coast of Wales. It is highly regarded for its teaching...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months