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English Local History and Family History, M.A.

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  • 12 months
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The course combines a systematic training in historical research techniques with the study of a range of major local historical themes and the chance to undertake an individually researched dissertation.

About

This degree provides you with training, up to research level, in the 'Leicester' approach to English Local History. You will look in depth at the interaction between society and landscape and use comparative methods to test hypotheses and interpretations, which might include comparisons with places outside the British Isles.

Through lectures, seminars, group work and field study trips, you will develop a deeper knowledge of comparative landscape and community, with emphasis on cultural regions, historical ecology and regional identities.

The course consists of four core modules, a field course and a dissertation. During the field course, which takes place in the Midlands, you will take part in intensive study of the landscape. During the fieldwork option, you will develop your observational skills and gain an appreciation of the role that landscape and the structures of community have to play in historical enquiry.

This course can also be taken on a part-time basis over two years.

Programme Structure

Courses included:
  • Field Course
  • Family History
  • Medieval Landscapes, 400-1500
  • The Local Identities and Palaeography of Early Modern England, 1500-1700
  • Understanding English and Welsh Communities and Cultures, 1750-2000
  • Dissertation

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity

    You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.

    Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
    Part-time
    • Average part-time duration 24 months
    • Intensity Flexible
    • Part-time variant
      Flexible
  • Credits
    60 ECTS
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    90

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    6.5

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  • Minimum required score:

    61

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Academic Requirements

  • This programme does not recognise GRE® scores.

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  • Academic qualifications and transcripts
  • Personal statement/research proposal
  • Two completed references (one must be academic) OR names and contact details of two people from whom we can request references (one must be an academic referee).
  • Proof of English language competency (if your first language is not English)

Tuition Fee

  • International

    16104 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 16100 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 12 months.

  • EU/EEA

    7836 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 7835 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 12 months.
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Living costs for Leicester

  • 751 - 1430 GBP/month
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