History Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The History MA at Liverpool Hope University provides a comprehensive exploration of the modern world’s evolution from the 16th century through to the contemporary era. This postgraduate programme is designed to deepen the analytical, evaluative, and writing skills established at the undergraduate level while fostering advanced expertise in documentation analysis. Students benefit from a research-informed environment where they receive professional guidance from dedicated supervisors to support their academic growth.

Why History at Liverpool Hope University?

History at Liverpool Hope University is situated within the School of Humanities, led by a team of highly respected academics with international reputations for research and teaching. The department offers a vibrant and inclusive research culture, supported by active seminar programmes, specialist conferences, and field trips. Students have access to a wide range of expertise covering British, Irish, European, and American history, as well as thematic specialisms in conflict studies and political ideologies. The university’s commitment to research-informed teaching ensures that students are engaged with the latest historical debates and methodologies.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16500 per year
• National fee: GBP 8150 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum combines compulsory modules focused on core methodology with optional units that reflect the research specialisms of the academic staff. Modules may include:

• Engaging History: Skills, Sources and Collections
• The Objects of History: Interpreting and Evaluating Primary Evidence
• History Seminar
• Varieties of Nationalism in Modern Europe
• Banditry, Bohemia and Revolt
• Book History
• Britain's Experience of Empire
• Crises in the USA
• Elizabethan Conquest of Ireland

Careers with History

Graduates of the History programme are well-equipped for senior leadership roles and diverse professional pathways. The degree supports career progression in the education and university sectors, particularly for teachers seeking promotion to leadership positions. Beyond academia, graduates often pursue opportunities within community organisations, international bodies such as the UN, the diplomatic service, and the armed forces. The programme also provides a robust foundation for those wishing to progress to doctoral research. Key transferable skills developed include lateral thinking, self-motivation, and professional research practice, which are highly valued in international business and the public sector.