Why choose the program offered by the Oxford Brookes University?
  • You will benefit from being taught by a team of research-active historians; internationally renowned scholars who publish in their areas of expertise.Ê
  • The History field at Oxford Brookes is recognised as a centre of academic excellence in both teaching and research.
  • You will be introduced to a variety of perspectives on theory and method in history, and you will acquire the advanced study skills needed to develop the capacity to engage in independent research.
  • We include all aspects of our research interests in the History MA course, teaching modules and supervising dissertations that reflect our specialist subjects.ÊÊ
  • The course provides an excellent preparation for students intending to go on to PhD research and will also be of interest to graduates wishing to pursue advanced study in History.

Careers

Students who have completed the MA in History have developed a variety of careers. A significant number have gone on to undertake PhD study and secondary school history teaching. Others have taken up careers in archive management; law; accountancy; local government; the civil service and at GCHQ - all jobs which require excellent research and analysis skills.