112 Master's in Modern History in Europe

The History (Modern European History 1850-present) programme offered by University of Oxford will encourage you to ask new questions of the cultural, intellectual, transnational, and social history of Europe from 1850 onwards.

The Master Programme in Early Modern History at Uppsala University will increase your appreciation and understanding of the late Medieval and Early Modern worldand give you the theoretical and research skills needed to conduct independent historical research. 

The Global History - Empires, States and Cultures (Part-time) degree at Birkbeck, University of London, is designed for those seeking a comprehensive understanding of world history. This part-time programme spans two years, allowing students to explore diverse historical themes while balancing their studies with other commitments.

Study modern history in one of Scotland’s ancient universities, the fifth oldest in the English-speaking world. The Modern History programme of the University of Aberdeen offers a combination of cutting-edge research, world-leading faculty, and a tradition of historical study dating back more than 500 years.

Get hands-on with the past in the medieval city of Canterbury. Explore and bring new meaning to unique artefacts through our rich local heritage and archives. 

The Modern World History course at King's College London offers you the chance to study modern world history in many dimensions: as global and transnational history, as the history of nations and empires, as the history of economies

The Master Programme in Modern History at Uppsala University will provide you with knowledge of, and insight into, the modern world. The focus is on Europe but the programme also pays attention to other parts of the world. We offer a broad understanding of modern times coupled with a strong emphasis on research skills.

The aim of the Global History programme of the University of Bayreuth is to enable students to recognize and analyse complex social, political, cultural and economic phenomena of the present in their global and historical contexts. This Master’s course is taught in English.

The Public History and Heritage course at Manchester Metropolitan University is a dynamic course which combines rigorous historical training with heritage-focussed, hands-on experience. 

The Global History degree at University College Dublin is designed to encourage you to think about historical problems beyond their local, national and regional contexts, training you to think about how historical change happens because of the interaction of local, global and international factors.

This Political Thought and Intellectual History course from the University of Cambridge is aimed at students who have an interest in both the theory and history of political thought (including those wider intellectual idioms which provide the context for its development). 

The Public History M.A. programme at St Mary's University, Twickenham, London, offers students an engaging exploration of historical narratives and representations. This full-time course lasts one year, with part-time options available, allowing for flexible attendance while gaining valuable insights into the field of public history.

With this MLitt in Modern History at the University of St Andrews begin with an introduction to history and historiography and progress to deepen your understanding of key issues in the discipline.

The MA in Public History programme at Royal Holloway University of London  is aimed at historians who are keen to engage the public by becoming experts in communicating ideas about the past in a range of spaces and media.

The Early Modern History M.Phil. at Trinity College Dublin is a comprehensive master level programme. This one-year, full-time public course explores the religious, social, and political evolution of Europe and Ireland. Students gain advanced research skills while engaging with world-class library resources in Dublin.

The Global History programme from Humboldt University Berlin  is dedicated to exploring the various trajectories of cross-border entanglements around the globe.

The Public History and Cultural Heritage M.Phil. at Trinity College Dublin offers a deep dive into cultural memory and heritage management. This full-time or part-time programme explores how history is consumed in modern society. It lasts one to two years, providing professional training for the heritage sector.

The Modern History M.Sc. at Aberystwyth University provides an intensive exploration of global, European, and British history from the 19th century to today. This one-year, full-time programme focuses on diverse political and cultural perspectives, offering expert research training and flexible study modes for aspiring historians.

The MA in Modern and Contemporary Literature course from The University of Manchester offers an opportunity to become part of a dynamic group of researchers working in 20th and 21st century literature, culture and theory.

In the master Global History and International Relations at Erasmus University Rotterdam, you focus on cutting-edge questions related to historical processes of globalisation, international relations and cultural encounters.