- Specialist areas of study provide an opportunity to develop advanced History skills through training in historical debates, historiography and the use of primary sources, along with close supervision of a topic of your own choosing.
- Specialist staff with international reputations in areas ranging from the medieval Indian Ocean, modern Britain and Europe, Sports History and Photographic History, who will work with you in groups and in regular one-to-one sessions
- Research and transferable skills are developed through study of historical sources and methods; practical training in writing for publication, teaching and research, presenting work and event management, providing you with skills in teaching, publishing, research and managing cultural events
- Work experience and placement opportunitiesare available to all MA students
- Preparation for further studyas the MA, with its focus on individual research, provides ideal preparation for progression to PhD. The enhanced qualification in History can also contribute to further study in education (PGCE) and heritage and archive studies.
- Participation in major research eventsthrough participation in the seminars and conferences organized in the History subject area, including the Cultural Exchanges week events, International Centre for Sports History and Cultures and the Photographic History Research Centre. Career
An MA is highly respected by employers. Students who have completed a History MA atÊ De Montfort University typically have gone into a range of careers, including teaching, marketing and PhD research.Ê
