History (Modern British) MA

Facts about History (Modern British)

Qualification	MA
Duration	Full time: 1 year Part time: 2 years
Attendance	To be confirmed
Assessment	The main form of assessment is the dissertation. Course work will be assessed through essays, written assignments and presentations.
Course structure

Choose Kingston's History (Modern British) MA

The study of modern British history allows you to both explore the development of British society in the past and understand better the factors shaping society today. This MA is suitable for those with interests in any period of British history from the late eighteenth century up to the present.

You can choose to focus on the type(s) of history that interest you most, including social, political, cultural, economic or intellectual history. We now specialise in the history of healthcare and gender history.

What will you study?

Modules cover events and recent debates in modern British history and equip you with the skills to complete a historical research project. Research training will be tailored to your particular interests, and directed towards your dissertation.

This dissertation is a major feature of the course and will be on a topic of your own choice. You can benefit from the vast range of sources London has to offer, notably the National Archives at Kew and the British Library, and access to cultural and policy-making figures working in the capital. You will also benefit from teaching and guidance from specialist modern British historians with excellent publications in this field.

Research areas

Many of the staff in the history department are research active. This ensures they are in touch with the latest thinking and bring best practice to your studies.

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