Overview
Public History from St Mary's University, Twickenham, London looks at the kinds of pasts that are produced in these popular forms. It examines how they are made and the ways in which they are consumed and understood.
As part of your study you'll be able to gain practical experience of working in a cultural heritage site, museum, gallery or archive.
The degree will help to prepare you for a career in public history related fields. It will also show you why the uses we make of the past are not just matters of academic interest.
Students at Public History from St Mary's University, Twickenham, London will:
- be taught by experts in the field of Public History, working at the centre for History and Public Pasts;
- benefit from a programme that includes sessions taught by the Public History Team at the National Archives.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- History: Spaces and Places
- Making Histories
- Memory, History, Testimony
- Professional Attachment
- Public History
- Research Methods and Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
History Ancient History Modern History View 642 other Masters in History in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- To qualify for entry students should normally have a second-class degree 2:2 or relevant experience.
- The degree must be from a UK or overseas university, or the equivalent. Candidates with professional qualifications in an associated area will also be considered.
Tuition Fee
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International
14550 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14550 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8490 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8490 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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