MA in Modern History

The School of History is pleased to announce the launch of new taught masters programme in Modern History. We are now accepting applicants for September 2009.

About the Course

This Modern History MA will bring together the world class expertise of the School and several of its specialist centres in an exciting and innovative approach to the study of History between c.1500 - 2000. Each of the modules offered on the course is the product of the research interests of at least one of our academics. The University of Kent School of History was rated second nationally in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise - and so you can be confident that you will be taught the latest historical opinion from individuals working at cutting edge of their field.

Course Structure

Like all of our taught programmes, this course is extremely flexible. Alongside a compulsory 'core' module, students can chose from a wide range of optional modules, tailoring their degree to their own particular interests.

The core module, Methods and Interpretations in Historical Research is common to all of our Masters programmes, whether taught or research. It aims to equip students with the skills required for postgraduate study: encouraging a broader approach to evidence and interpretation, as well as considering History as a wider discipline.

Optional modules include (subject to student recruitment and tutor availability):

  • The Early Modern Town: Canterbury, an International City;
  • Word & Image;
  • The Image of France in English Culture, C.1500-1620;
  • Britain and the Modern World: Imperialism, Industrialisation and Capitalism, 1800-1914;
  • Religion and Society in Seventeenth Century England;
  • Cities at War: The Urban Dimension of Total War;
  • No End of a Lesson: Britain and the Boer War;
  • War Propaganda and the Media;
  • Vietnam War;
  • The British Army and the Great War;
  • From Wounded Knee to the Little Bighorn Casino;
  • History of Science;
  • Visualising Science; Science, Ethics and Controversy

Assessment on all modules is 100% coursework. In addition, students will produce a 18,000 - 20,000 word dissertation, accounting for half of their final mark. In turn, this dissertation mark breaks down further into one-third written proposal, two-thirds dissertation.

How to Apply

We are now accepting applicants for this programme via the University's online system, located at http://www.kent.ac.uk/studying/postgrad/apply. We welcome applications both on a full- and part-time basis. Whilst we will be actively recruiting on this course throughout the summer months, it is recommended that applicants should apply as soon as possible as this programme has already received considerable amounts of interest.

Candidates should normally have a minimum of a 2:1 in History (or related subject) at Undergraduate level, although other applications may be considered at the discretion of the Director of Research. Further information on fees and funding is available at: http://www.kent.ac.uk/studying/funding/postgraduate