MA Cultural History

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Objectives This degree brings together different disciplines in social and intellectual history, in literature, material and visual culture, design and architecture, media and much more.
Entry requirements Applicants should normally have a first degree in history or another arts discipline, or have other relevant experience or equivalent qualifications. Tutors will be happy to discuss entry requirements on a flexible basis.
Academic title MA Cultural History
Course description MA Cultural History

You can accumulate credit towards your chosen award at your own pace. You can study towards a postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or, on completion of a dissertation, an MA.

Course structure
A small number of core modules, including Research Skills and Methods, provide the foundation for historical research. The programme fosters the integration of archival and secondary sources necessary for the creation of original research and writing. Option modules cover such diverse areas as popular culture, British fascism and culture, and 19th-century suburban development, among others. Negotiated learning modules allow you to agree a course of study with specific learning objectives and a clearly-defined assessment.

Careers
Typically graduates go on to roles in teaching, museum work, heritage management and/or administration. You may also choose to pursue further academic study - MPhil or PhD.