Postgraduate

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Discover our innovative postgraduate programmes

Work alongside recognised experts in our dynamic, research-led School

Postgraduate courses

Our postgraduate programmes cover a broad range of topics focused on our research specialisms.

You can choose to study on either a taught Master's or a research programme. A research Master's degree is studied over one year full-time while a PhD involves extended study over three or four years. We also offer a PhD by published works.

All our postgraduate programmes can also be studied part-time.

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MA Modern History

The MA in Modern History focuses on the period c1500-2000, and draws on the considerable range of expertise within the School.
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MA Science Communication

The MA in Science Communication is the perfect way to broaden your skills and career options while developing your passion for science.

Postgraduate courses

MA Science Communication

How do we know what we know about science? This programme investigates how scientific knowledge has been communicated in the past and explores the ethics and effectiveness of current practice.
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Talking to ‘the public’ about ‘science’

Professor Charlotte Sleigh explores what ‘the public’ means to science communicators