112 Master's in Modern History in Europe

History is all around us. The way we understand and interpret the past impacts our identities, shapes the present and informs the future. The interdisciplinary Public History degree from University of York is an opportunity to explore the role of history in society, gaining hands-on experience in the heritage sector alongside cutting edge academic training.

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the History - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Immerse yourself in modern and contemporary history on this thought-provoking Modern and Contemporary History from Leeds Beckett University degree. You'll traverse the globe, exploring events from the 18th century to today.

University of Leicester's History (Holocaust and Genocide Studies) course at the University of Leicester is for you if you want to explore the cultural history and memory of crimes against humanity.

The Early Modern History programme of the University of Glasgow focuses on the late 15th to 18th centuries, providing opportunities to explore social, political, religious and cultural historical themes across wide geographic and chronological ranges in a university with extensive library, museum and archive collections for this period.

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Hellenic Studies - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Royal Holloway University of London.

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Holocaust Studies - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Royal Holloway University of London.

The History (Part-Time) course at Northumbria University will introduce you to a variety of historical topics as well as how to conduct historical research in the digital age. All modules will be taught by experts in their fields who will draw on their knowledge to enhance your learning experience.

In the Master’s programme in Early Modern History from the University of East Anglia you’ll focus on culture, politics, religion and society between 1500 and 1830, spanning Britain, continental Europe and the Atlantic world.

Are you keen to learn from widely published academics who are recognised as research leaders in their areas of specialism? The History programme at Northumbria University incorporates taught modules that provide you with the key tools and contexts for postgraduate work in History.

Benefit from a wealth of archival resources, extensive expertise and a city rich in early modern history with this Early Modern History programme from University of York.

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Historical Research - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.

At this Modern and Contemporary Writing course from the University of East Anglia you’ll study in a place that has helped shape contemporary literature. Based in Norwich, England’s first UNESCO City of Literature(opens in a new window), you’ll explore modern literature from its 19th-century origins to the present day. 

History is the study of the events and forces that have shaped the intricacies of the world around us. This comprehensive one-year Master's programme will help you become the historical expert of your liking. Through our wide range of specialisations in different time periods, you will be trained to become part of the highly sought-after next generation of historians.

The Interdisciplinary Studies on Eastern Europe course at Justus Liebig University Giessen aims to impart interdisciplinary cultural and methodological competencies related to Eastern Europe.

The Secondary History PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) at Birmingham City University is a full-time programme designed to prepare you for teaching history in secondary schools. This one-year course, starting in September 2026, equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to inspire young learners and engage them with historical narratives and cultures.

This Early Modern History course from the University of Cambridge provides intensive training in studying the history of Britain, Europe and the wider world between c.1500 and c.1800. It equips students to write a substantial and significant piece of historical research.

This Modern European History course from the University of Cambridge focuses on the study of continental Europe from roughly the middle of the 18th century to the present day. 

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.

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.