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Modern History

Aberystwyth University

M.A.
12 months
Duration
14700 GBP/year
7000 GBP/year
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About

Modern History degree offered at Aberystwyth University offers you the opportunity to study modern British, continental European, American and/or world history from the early 19th century to the present with a team of leading specialists in their fields.

Overview

Modern History degree offered at Aberystwyth University embraces a range of perspectives including political, diplomatic, social, cultural and media history, and also provides you with intensive training in research skills and methods for modern history, including the opportunity to develop or enhance your knowledge of a European language.

Careers 

Graduates from the Department of History and Welsh History at Aberystwyth University have expansive and varied careers. 

Examples of pathways our previous graduates have taken include: 

• Archivists 

• Publishers 

• Local and national politics

• Tourism

• Heritage administration

• Public administration 

• Real Estate Development 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Dissertation 
  • Political Culture in Modern Britain, Europe and the Usa 
  • Research Methods and Professional Skills in History 
  • Class and Community in Wales 1850 - 1939 
  • Concepts and Sources in Heritage Studies 
  • Heritage Organisations and the Presentation of the Past 
  • Information and Society 
  • Landownership and Society in Wales 
  • Media History: An Introduction 
  • Politics and Culture of the Cold War in Southeast Asia 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.
Required

English requirements

TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
88
IELTS admission requirements IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

Good Undergraduate degree 2.2 (UK) (or above) equating to a mark of 56.5 or above. European and International applicants can find their grade equivalence on our comparability page. Those who are not graduates must satisfy the University that they are of the required academic standard to pursue postgraduate study

Tuition Fee

  • International

    14700 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 14700 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.

  • EU/EEA

    7000 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 7000 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.

Funding

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Studyportals scholarships
Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Modern History
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