Global History - Empires, States and Cultures (Part-time) Birkbeck, University of London

Overview

The MA in Global History - Empires, States and Cultures (Part-time) at Birkbeck, University of London, offers an in-depth exploration of historical narratives that transcend geographical and national boundaries. This programme is structured to enhance your comprehension of global interactions and historical contexts through a diverse curriculum. The course is taught by esteemed experts in African, Asian, Atlantic, European, and Middle Eastern histories, ensuring a rich academic experience.

Why Global History - Empires, States and Cultures at Birkbeck?

Birkbeck is recognised for its excellence in history research, having been ranked among the top eight universities in the UK for this discipline in the latest Research Excellence Framework. The university's unique approach integrates historians, classicists, and archaeologists, providing a multidisciplinary perspective that is rare in London. Students benefit from access to exceptional research resources, including the British Museum and the British Library, which enhances their learning experience.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

The tuition fees for the Global History - Empires, States and Cultures (Part-time) programme are as follows:

• National Students: £11,070 per year
• International Students: £20,340 per year

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

Syllabus

The course comprises a blend of compulsory and optional modules, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests. The compulsory modules include:

• Mastering Historical Research: Birkbeck Approaches
• Research Skills for Historians

Students can select from a variety of option modules, which may include:

• Africa Imagined: Visions of a Continent, 1600-2000
• Archives and Memory
• Britain and Germany: The History of a Relationship, 1815-1990
• Capitalism: Ideas, Systems, Practices
• China and the West: Encounters
• Continent on the Move: Migration in Europe, 1914-the present day
• Crescent of Crisis: The Middle East and the Balkans from the Ottomans to Today
• Decolonising History/Histories of Decolonisation
• Sex, Work and the Law: Prostitution and Sex Trafficking in Modern History

Students will also complete a dissertation of 15,000-16,000 words, allowing for in-depth research on a chosen topic.

Careers with Global History - Empires, States and Cultures

Graduates of this programme will possess valuable transferable skills, preparing them for various career paths. Alumni have successfully entered fields such as education, research, publishing, and the heritage sector. Potential job roles include:

• Historian
• Higher Education Lecturer
• Archivist
• Journalist
• Heritage Manager
• Academic Librarian
• Museum/Gallery Curator

Birkbeck provides a robust Careers Service, Birkbeck Futures, to support students in navigating their career journeys and making connections between their education and future ambitions.