171 Full-time Master's degrees in Modern History

Prepare for entry to a range of postgraduate degrees in areas such as education, history, law, politics and translation in the Pre-Master's in Social Sciences - Public History at INTO Queen's University Belfast.

The Preservation Studies program at Boston University trains students for productive careers working in historic preservation and the stewardship of cultural resources and heritage. Boston and New England have historically stood out as leaders of the national historic preservation movement.

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.

The MA in Modern History from University of Kent focuses on the period c1750-2000, and draws on the considerable range of expertise within the School to offer a broad selection of modules, allowing you to tailor your programme to your interests.

The Medieval and Renaissance Studies programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive exploration of historical cultures. This master degree provides flexible study options for students pursuing public research. Over a standard duration, scholars engage with diverse disciplines to master complex historical analysis.

At Leiden University, we have one of the world's leading centres for the study of European and non-European history. The master’s in History is your opportunity to access this world-class expertise. With such a broad curriculum, the History master’s programme offers you the chance to specialise in niche subject areas not offered elsewhere.

The Law/History programme from Syracuse University is a joint degree which may be conferred by the College of Law and the Syracuse University Department of History. 

The MA in Public History and Heritage at Swansea University is a one-year, full-time programme designed for those seeking to delve into heritage studies. This course equips students with essential research skills and prepares them for careers in the heritage sector, offering a comprehensive understanding of public history.

The History - Public History course at California State University East Bay is a flexible advanced degree programme supporting students with varied interests and academic backgrounds. 

Holocaust and Genocide Studies from Kean University offers an exceptional opportunity to work with graduate faculty as mentors and meet with visiting scholars and changemakers.

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 Public History program from West Virginia University trains historians who work in the public sector by grounding them in traditional research methodology learned in seminars and through public history courses designed to give students practical experience conducting client-based research. 

History of Art at the Panjab University was established in 1962 and offers a post-graduate course (Semester System) and a Ph.D. programme in History of Art. Over the years it has emerged as an important centre of study and research in the region. 

The Public History programme at the University of California, Riverside is a comprehensive M.A. degree designed for six quarters of full-time study. This course combines rigorous academic research with professional preparation for careers in museums and archives, ensuring students gain practical and theoretical expertise.

North Carolina State University's Public History program requires thirty-six hours of course work, one-third of the hours falling in historical studies, the rest in public history classes, including innovative courses in archival and special collections management, paper conservation, records management, documentary editing, material culture, and museum studies. 

The European History Joint degree from Humboldt University Berlin, is designed as a two-year (4 semesters) full-time master’s programme. 

This online Masters in the History of the Highlands and Islands is the first ever taught postgraduate course to focus on the colourful and often conflict-driven history of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, from medieval times to the 20th century.

The major in Art History in a Global Context at University of Zurich takes a global, cultural geographic teaching approach to artworks in East Asia, North America, and Europe.

The master's programme in Modern European Philosophy at Leiden University focuses on the philosophical reflection on human nature and culture, both from a systematic and a historical perspective.