Early Modern History

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This MA bridges the conventional division between British and European history, c.1500-1800. Students choose from a wide range of modules covering political, social and cultural history of the Early Modern period and take two compulsory taught modules: Approaches to Early Modern History & Advanced Skills for Historians. Leads to further research or careers in education, journalism, finance, politics and cultural sectors.

KEY BENEFITS
* One of the best history departments in the world, ranked 3rd in the Sunday Times 2013 rankings for History.
* King's graduates enjoy one of the best employment rates and starting salaries in the UK. Kings is the Sunday Times Best University for Graduate Employment 2012-3. We were ranked third for graduate-level jobs and fifth for highest starting salaries in the 2012 Sunday Times University Guide.
* The MA bridges conventional division between British and European history, 1500-1800.
* Wide range of modules covering political, social and cultural history of the Early Modern period.
* The central London location offers students unrivalled access to world-class museums, collections, archives and libraries as well as easy access to resources in Europe.
* Vibrant research culture, including seminars and conferences at which students are encouraged to participate and give papers.

PURPOSE
The MA Early Modern History programme offers a rigorous introduction to the advanced study of early modern history, providing training in the historiographical and technical skills necessary for doctoral study, but is also designed for those who want to deepen their knowledge of the period.

DESCRIPTION
Kings College London is at the forefront of new approaches to teaching and researching early modern history. Our specialisms connect the political and the social, the intellectual and the religious dimensions of the early modern world.

The MA programme bridges the conventional division between British and European history, focusing on ways in which cultural and social themes stretch across the period c.1500-1800. Through a methodological core module, a series of options drawing on the research strengths of experts in the field, and a dissertation, students examine the history of culture, religion, power, cities, ritual, bodies, science, knowledge, images and objects. Students also have the option to broaden the number of sources available to them by studying a modern European language.

STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Core programme content

* 120 credits of required modules (detailed list below), * Includes a 15,000 word dissertation worth 60 credits (details below).
* Part-time students take 40 credits of required modules in Year 1 and 20 credits of required modules and the dissertation module worth 60 credits in Year 2.



Indicative non-core content

* 60 credits of optional modules (detailed list below). * Counting towards the 60, students can take up to 40 credits from outside the department, either at King's or intercollegiately (at one of the other Colleges of the University of London). Module availability information will be published in September.
* Counting towards the 60 or in addition to it, students can take a 20 credit module in Latin for Graduates (details below).
* Counting towards the 60 or in addition to it, students can take a 20 credit language module. Alternatively, the Modern Language Centre at King's offers language classes to students which do not count towards the degree.
* Part-time students take 40 credits of optional modules in Year 1 and 20 credits of optional modules in Year 2.



FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT
* Full-time study: 4-8 hours of taught classes per week.
* Part-time study: 2-6 hours of taught classes per week.

The MA in Early Modern History modules are assesed by written coursework (and for one required module, a take-home exam). The 15,000 word dissertation enables students to research a topic of their choice, working one-to-one with an academic supervisor.

MODULES
More information on typical programme modules.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.

* Advanced Skills For Historians - Required
* Approaches To Early Modern History - Required
* Dissertation (15,000 Words) - Required
* Body And Society In Early Modern Europe - Optional
* Enlightenment And Revolution: Political Thought In The British Isles, 1688-1800 - Optional
* European Expansion: Ethnic Prejudices And Civil Rights (1500-1850) - Optional
* From Hume To Darwin: God, Man, And Nature In European Thought - Optional
* Latin For Graduates (beginning & Advanced) - Optional
* London Histories Of Medicine And Science - Optional
* Paris And Amsterdam In The Seventeenth Century - Optional
* Power, Identity And Religion - Optional
* Revolutions And Constitutions In Europe, C.1790-1870 - Optional
* Ritual In Early Modern Society - Optional
* Selfhood And Sensibility In The European Enlightenment - Optional
* The Construction Of Modern Heroism, 1725-1930 - Optional

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in history or a related subject such as politics. Students without a history degree may be required to show relevant research skills in order to be accepted. English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A)

Peltz Scholarships
Two scholarships will be offered to the strongest candidates applying to take one of the Masters programmes offered by the History Department on a full-time basis, and without any other scholarship funding. These awards will be available on academic achievement and promise, and are available to UK, EU and overseas students. Each scholarship is worth £5,000. No additional application is necessary: all MA applications submitted by 1 June will be considered. Successful candidates will be notified as soon as possible after 15 June.

Bridget Clarke Bursary
One Bridget Clarke Bursary will be offered to the strongest full-time applicant to our MA in Early Modern History who is not in receipt of any other funding. This award will be available on academic achievement and promise, and are available to UK, EU and overseas students. Each scholarship is worth £1,000. No application is necessary: all MA applications submitted by 1 June will be considered. Successful candidates will be notified as soon as possible after 15 June.

Further details of funding opportunities can be found on our website: