Modern History

Study mode:On campus Study type:Part-time Languages: English
Local:$ 10 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 20.7 k / Year(s) Deadline: Sep 1, 2024
35 place StudyQA ranking:1901 Duration:12 months

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This MA is focused on European and British history since the mid 18th century, and students are encouraged to think beyond the rigid confines of country, period and discipline. We offer a huge range of options taught by world-leading experts, including modules taught in the Centre for Contemporary British History. 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.
* Innovative comparative approach to British and Continental European history since the 18th-century.
* 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
Provides a distinctive programme suitable both for those intending to proceed to a PhD and for those who wish to study modern history at an advanced level. Encourage a broad vision in study that escapes rigid divisions of country, period or discipline.

DESCRIPTION
The history of modern Europe and Britain has always been central to teaching at Kings. The popular MA programme teaches students the skills required for modern historical study and delves into key topics of the period, from European nation building to modern British politics. The MA is primarily intended for those interested in Continental European and/or British History since the mid 18th century and draws upon a wide range of approaches to create a comparative perspective. Students have the opportunity to broaden the number of sources available to them by studying a modern language.

Teaching on the MA is underpinned by the belief that an ability to make comparisons between the experience of different societies and polities is vital to understanding historical issues, and a compulsory historiography module has been designed with this in mind. Students are encouraged to think beyond the rigid confines of country, period and discipline. Opportunities to do so are enhanced by the wide choice of modules made available across the School of Arts & Humanities as well as intercollegiately.

Teaching

Modules on the MA are taught by weekly seminars; students are expected to contribute to discussion and prepare presentations. Students can also attend relevant undergraduate lecture series, such as Europe from 1793-1991 and Politics and Society in Britain, 1780-1945. Students on the 1 year full-time programme attend 4-8 hours of taught classes per week, whilst students following the 2 year part-time MA attend 2-6 hours of taught classes per week. The compulsory 15,000 word dissertation enables students to research a topic of their choice, working one-to-one with an academic supervisor.

Centre for Contemporary British History (CCBH)

The Centre for Contemporary British History (CCBH) joined Kings in September 2010 and has close links with the Department of History, enabling MA students to take CCBH modules and participate in Centre activities.

Study in London

London not only offers a vast range of resources but also has the advantage of a strong graduate community, where students can follow up a range of interests towards further research. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the seminars at the Institute of Historical Research (IHR), many of which are convened by members of the Department.

STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Core programme content

100 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 the dissertation module worth 60 credits in Year 2.

Indicative non-core content

80 credits of optional modules (detailed list below).

* Counting towards the 80, students can take 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. MA Modern History students often take optional modules from the MA Early Modern History, MA World History & Cultures and MA European Studies.
* Counting towards the 80 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 40 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 taught compulsory and optional modules are assessed by coursework and/or take-home examination. The compulsory 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
* Dissertation (15,000 Words) - Required
* Historical Methods - Required
* A History Of Sports In The United States - Optional
* A Second Confessional Age? Religion & Society In Modern Europe - Optional
* Britain And The Cold War - Optional
* Britain And The Cold War In The Extra-European World - Optional
* Britain And The World Economy, C.1850-1914 - Optional
* British Settler Societies: Colonies, Dominions And Nations Since 1800 - Optional
* British State Welfare And The State Of Welfare In Britain, 1900-45 - Optional
* British State Welfare And The State Of Welfare In Britain, 1945-2000 - Optional
* Communications In Modern Europe - Optional
* Conflicts Of The Mind: Narratives Of Social Division In Italy And Spain Since The 1930s - Optional
* Constitutional History Of Britain From The End Of The Nineteenth-Century - Optional
* Empire, Nation And Modernity In Eastern Europe, 1848-1914 - Optional
* Empire, Nation And Modernity In Eastern Europe, 1914-1948 - Optional
* Financial Crises In History - Optional
* French Empires From The 16th To The 20th Century - Optional
* Gender In British Society 1900-45 - Optional
* Gender In British Society Since 1945 - Optional
* History And Policy: Long-term Policy Problems - Optional
* History And Policy: Policymaking Under Pressure - Optional
* History Of Science And Technology In India - Optional
* Oral Data-gathering For Contemporary Historians - Optional
* Other Twentieth Centuries: Portugal, 1910-1998 - Optional
* Parties, Voters And Political Culture In Britain 1900-1945 - Optional
* Parties, Voters And Political Culture In Britain 1945-2000 - Optional
* Patriotism In British Politics, C. 1870-1918 - Optional
* Religion And Politics In The 20th Century United States - Optional
* Rethinking The Age Of Reform In Britain, 1780-1850 - Optional
* Revolutions And Constitutions In Europe, C.1790-1870 - Optional
* Science And The State In Contemporary India - Optional
* Science, Technology And Global History - Optional
* The Body In The Nineteenth Century - Optional
* The Construction Of Modern Heroism, 1725-1930 - Optional
* The History Of The City Of London As A Financial Centre - Optional
* The Making Of Muslims In Europe: Empire, Immigration, Citizenship - Optional
* The Provisional IRA - Optional
* Twentieth Century Australia: War And Society - Optional
* US Political Culture In The 20th Century - 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.

Mark Woodhouse Bursary
One bursary will be offered to the strongest full-time applicant to our MA in Modern History who is not in receipt of any other funding. These awards 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.

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