History

Overview

The MA in History from Keele University offers the chance to join an active, dedicated department of educators and researchers who are internationally recognised leaders in their fields, committed to pastoral care and personalised learning. 

We offer a collegial community which benefits from smaller class sizes, allowing you to foster close relationships with colleagues and peers, while supporting you to undertake the highest quality historical research. You’ll deepen your knowledge of research design, methods and processes, learning how to use real-world and digital archives, while enhancing your analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Career:

Undertaking this MA and its accompanying original research will enable you to further develop your intellectual, personal and professional capabilities.

The broad range of skills and knowledge acquired include clear and analytical thinking, originality, problem-solving, persuasive writing and speaking, innovative questioning and effective reasoning. These are valuable within a wide range of careers, most notably teaching, professional research, museums or archives, public policy and project management.