Modern History

Overview

Why study Modern History at Kent?

• Learn from academics regarded as experts in their fields. Based on the most recent Research Excellence Framework, the School of History was ranked 8th in the UK for research intensity
• Develop an advanced understanding of the modern period, from seventeenth century England to Soviet and Russian propaganda
• Develop your capacity to think critically about past events, approach primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives and understand the complex issues surrounding context and significance
• Engage with the wider historiography and discourse associated with your studies, understanding the structure and nature of cultural, political and social forces in the modern period
• Opt for a dedicated American pathway, including the exciting module 'Conflict, Race and American Empires' in the Autumn term, followed by a specialised module in the Spring term, this year 'Geiger Counter at Ground Zero: Explorations of Nuclear America’. You’ll also have the option to work with our team on an American-based research dissertation

Careers

As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, postgraduate qualifications are becoming more attractive to employers seeking individuals who have finely tuned skills and abilities, which our programmes encourage you to hone. As a result of the valuable transferable skills developed during your Modern History programme from University of Kent, career prospects for history graduates are wide ranging. Our graduates go on to a variety of careers, from research within the government to teaching, politics to records management and journalism, to working within museums and galleries – to name but a few.