171 Full-time Master's degrees in Modern History

The Modern History programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science is a full-time, 12-month master's degree. This public study mode course explores the origins and reinvention of the modern world through a research-led humanities lens, providing a firm foundation for advanced historical inquiry.

Are you a talented student and interested in modern history and international relations? Is a career in research something you aspire to? Then the Master's track in Modern History and International Relations at the University of Groningen is exactly what you are looking for! 

The History (Advanced) program at the Australian National University provides the theoretical grounding and practical skills you need for the advanced study of history, plus the opportunity to tailor a program according to your interests. If you’re a secondary school teacher, you are able to focus on areas in the national curriculum for history.  

This Curating Collections and Heritage course offered by University of Brighton has been developed in partnership with the Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove in response to current priorities within the museums and heritage sector.

We are interested in hearing from students with research proposals covering all aspects of medieval and early modern history, life and culture.

The Theater Studies programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers a comprehensive exploration of dramatic arts and performance. This full-time undergraduate degree provides students with a rigorous academic foundation in theatre history and practice, delivered on-campus at this prestigious institution.

The History (Public History) programme at Middle Tennessee State University is a premier M.A. degree designed for aspiring heritage professionals. This on-ground course offers specialised training in museum management and archives. Students benefit from expert mentoring and flexible evening classes over a standard duration.

The Public History M.A. at St. John's University is a 33-credit postgraduate programme delivered in a public study mode. Over two years, students engage in archival management and museum studies through rigorous research and a six-credit internship, preparing for professional roles in New York City’s cultural sector.

The History - Public History  concentration at the University of Illinois Springfield stresses the blending of academic and applied history with intent to broaden public awareness of the value of studying the past.

The master in Literature in Society. Europe and Beyond offers specialised knowledge on the role and impact of literature in society. Novels, poetry, theatre and new literary media from both 'high’ and ‘popular’ culture reflect social issues but also shape them.

The specialisation Global Conflict in the Modern Era of the master’s in International Relations at Leiden University engages you with the scholarly debates about global conflict today and in the recent past.

The M.A. in United States History at Indiana University Bloomington is a comprehensive postgraduate programme delivered in a public study mode. This academic track focuses on advanced historical methodology and research, providing students with the rigorous training necessary for professional expertise in the field of history.

The History - Public History M.A. at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a two-year, on-campus programme designed for careers in preservation and archives. This master's degree offers flexible study paths, including thesis and practicum options, to provide professional expertise in public history subfields.

The Latin American Studies MA program from University of Texas at Austin provides outstanding interdisciplinary preparation for students planning a career grounded in the production of distinctive knowledge on a specific topic situated in Latin America, from a fundamentally interdisciplinary perspective.

The History - Public History program of University of Central Florida is designed to teach students how to preserve and interpret history while engaging a broad variety of audiences. 

The Early Modern History course at King's College London examines the history of Britain, Europe, and the wider world between 1500 and 1800, highlighting themes of political, cultural, religious, and social history.

The Master of Arts program in History (Specialized Option) offered by the California State University Sacramento introduces students to the use of the historical method, the critical investigation of problems in historical study, and the analysis and interpretation of primary source material.

The M.A. in Public History at the University of South Carolina is a professional programme designed for those seeking to make history accessible. This master's degree offers a public study mode, focusing on hands-on experience and research. Students benefit from a historic location and extensive funding opportunities.

Local, state, and federal laws seek to balance the societal interest with individual private property rights. Like zoning and other land-use controls, preservation incentives help negotiate the relationship between the past and the future. The work of lawyers and advocates stands at the center of these processes.You can learn more about this at Boston University's Preservation Studies.

An MA in Public History from University of Nebraska Kearney will prepare you to conduct community-based research, develop exhibits and public programs, and interpret the past in collaboration with diverse stakeholders and communities.