66 Master's degrees in Modern History in England, United Kingdom

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. 

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.

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

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.

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 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 MA in Contemporary History and Politics at Birkbeck, University of London, offers a comprehensive exploration of historical events and political dynamics. This full-time programme spans one year and is available on campus, allowing students to engage deeply with diverse topics and methodologies.

The History (Modern British History 1850-present) programme offered by University of Oxford allows for the study of British political and intellectual history in the nineteenth and the twentieth centuries, especially a broad view of political culture and the social and cultural history of the period.

The History (Early Modern History 1500-1700) programme offered by University of Oxford will introduce you to the latest developments in the study of British, European, and World history in the early modern period.

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 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.

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

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.

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.