History The University of Exeter

Overview

Within this History MA course from The University of Exeter you'll:

• Acquire the skills and knowledge needed to undertake advanced historical research, while choosing a pathway that reflects your unique interests

• Work closely with leading researchers, whose expertise spans continents and centuries, and become part of our dynamic research community
• Study and live in the historic city of Exeter, where you will be able to work with archival collections dating back centuries – and have easy access by train to nationally and internationally significant archives in London
• Graduate with skills needed to undertake doctoral research, and valued by a wide range of employers, in heritage, education, marketing, and more

Career opportunities:

For many of our students, a Masters degree is an important step on the path to a PhD. Our MA in History serves as excellent preparation for doctoral-level study. Your tutors and the History academic staff will help you put together applications for funding and develop a research proposal if you should choose to take this path.

Of course, doctoral study is not the only option available to you. You will graduate with a range of key skills that will stand you in strong stead in a competitive and changing job market. Our MA degree will equip you with skills many employers value: independence of thought; an attention to detail and the capacity to critically analyse evidence; clear communication; the ability to develop an original, rigorous, and persuasive argument.

The heritage and education sectors are two regular employers of our graduates, but there are many more besides. Our recent graduates have gone on to work in a variety of fields, such as:

• Museums, Heritage, and Archives
• Teaching and Education
• Civil Service and Local Government
• Journalism, Media, and Publishing
• Marketing and Analysis
• Charities and Fundraising