Overview
You can study British, European, American or Asian History, supported by the diverse expertise of historians working at Swansea University.
Additional modules cover the history of art and culture, empire, gender, politics, religion, sexuality and science.
You will benefit from an unusually high concentration of historians at Swansea, as well as the wider presence of the College of Arts and Humanities Research Centres, the Callaghan Centre for the Study of Conflict, Power and Empires, and the Richard Burton Centre.
You study a set number of optional 20-credit modules, before undertaking a 60-credit dissertation project of your choosing in the second part of the course.
Varied modules include historical methods and approaches, discovering Old English, Wales since 1945, Swansea and the sea, communicating history and reading medieval manuscripts. There may also be the opportunity of a heritage work placement, worth 20 credits.
At Swansea you will find an impressive array of research resources for postgraduate study. As well as the general holdings in the University library, the National Library of Wales at Aberystwyth is within travelling distance and we work closely with the National Galleries and Museums of Wales.
Career
You will develop impressive transferable skills around research, writing and speaking, as you build confidence in presenting your ideas in different ways.
Graduates from this History programme from Swansea University enter a range of industries including education, government, marketing and advertising. They also undertake research degrees and pursue a career in academia.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Historical Methods and Approaches
- New Departures in the Writing of History
- Research Folder
- Agonies and Ecstasies: Saints and Mystics in the Middle Ages
- Debates and Approaches in Heritage and Public History
- Swansea and the Sea, 1791-1898
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Swansea, United Kingdom
Disciplines
History View 364 other Masters in History in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The typical entry requirement is a degree in History or a relevant discipline, normally an upper second or above or equivalent. Overseas and European applicants must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
19300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19300 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9100 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time 2 years:
- National: £ 4,550
- International: £ 9,650
Part-time 3 years:
- National: £ 3,050
- International: £ 6,450
Living costs for Swansea
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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