
Overview
The module then explores six key local history themes - poverty, crime and policing, the family, urban history, religion and industrialisation. Underpinning all of this is the development of your research skills. You will be shown how to begin a research project and how to find relevant sources using the growing number of online historical databases.
Vocational relevance
The History Part 1 module from The Open University UK will contribute to enhancing your prospects in careers such as: teaching, libraries, archives, museums, heritage and tourism industries, as well as providing content relevant to the continuing professional development of employees in public-facing roles (e.g. police, education, social and health services etc.).
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What you will study
The purpose of this masters-level module is to equip you to undertake higher-level study in British and Irish local and regional history. Part 1 covers key theoretical and methodological issues and develops analytical skills through the close study of influential books, followed by three thematic studies (from a choice of six themed units, outlined below), using set books and associated materials.
You will also study a choice of three out of the following six units:
- Crime and policing
- Urban history
- Industrialisation
- Poverty and welfare
- Families
- Religion
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Duration
- Part-time
- 16 months
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History Ancient History Modern History View 13 other Masters in Modern History in United KingdomExplore more key information
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General requirements
You must hold a UK honours degree (or equivalent), preferably with at least a 2:1 classification. Although your degree does not need to be in History, you will need some knowledge of the subject as this module assumes all candidates have the knowledge and skills usually acquired by pursuing the subject at undergraduate level.
- If your degree or background is not in history or a closely related subject, you are strongly recommended to undertake the preparatory work indicated below prior to studying this module.
- Although this module is available to students’ resident outside the UK and Ireland, you will need physical access to historical records (such as those held in libraries, archives or record offices) within Britain or Ireland to successfully complete this module. If you are resident outside these areas, please ensure you can meet this requirement before enrolling on this module.
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