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World History (MA) This unique MA programme explores the making of the modern world from a global point of view. It focuses on the rapidly developing connections between different human societies from the later eighteenth century and the emergence of novel cultures,...
Category:History
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Medieval History (MA) The period commonly known as the ‘Middle Ages’ stretches from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance. This MA will introduce you to a variety of topics within this broad span of time, and will allow you to pursue independent research...
Category:History
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History (PhD / MPhil) A research degree offers students the opportunity to acquire a highly advanced set of conceptual skills developed in the pursuit of new knowledge, which can be applied within or beyond an academic or scholarly context. Research training in...
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History of Ideas (MA) How can we understand the ‘lived reality of ideas’, and how can the study of the history of ideas help us to interpret past societies and individual thinkers? Intellectual history is a dynamic and expanding field, and this new MA will enable...
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Historical Research (MA) This degree will provide you with the advanced conceptual, theoretical and technical skills necessary for PhD research in history. The degree critically examines problems of historical theory and practice, with emphasis on debates around...
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Contemporary History and Politics (MA) This degree aims to give you a deeper understanding of the recent past and the contemporary world. Using a combination of historical and theoretical approaches, it lays a strong emphasis on the historical analysis of the...
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European History (MA) This MA will offer you the opportunity to develop new approaches to the history of Europe from the early modern period to the present day. It aims to provide you with an appreciation of the broad themes and key debates that have shaped our...
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Early Modern History (MA) This degree offers you a unique opportunity to compare early modern European societies in the period from the Renaissance and Reformation to the Enlightenment, with special reference to Britain, France and Italy. One of the most exciting...
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Victorian Studies (MA) This degree is ideal if you want to pursue an interest in the literature, culture and history of nineteenth-century Britain, or study in preparation for a research degree.
Two academic Schools at Birkbeck currently contribute to the MA:...
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Renaissance Studies (MA) This degree is a well-established interdisciplinary programme, which has been running for nearly 20 years and produces about 20 successful graduates annually. Broadly based, it explores a variety of aspects of Renaissance culture, particularly...
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Medieval Cultures (MA) The Middle Ages is a period particularly suited to interdisciplinary study. This programme draws upon the strengths of literature, art, history and archaeology to explore the social, cultural and intellectual life of medieval Europe.
The...
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Classical Civilisation (MA) This degree develops knowledge and understanding of several disciplines in the field of classics, such as ancient history, literature, classical archaeology and philosophy.
It enables you to develop your existing career, move into...
Category:History
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History of the British Isles (MA) This MA is an exciting collaborative course, offering you the opportunity to use the British Isles as a focus for the study of broad historical themes, from the Reformation period to the present day. It aims to give you an appreciation...
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BA History Offering you the opportunity to study a range of historical periods, geographical areas and thematic approaches, this dynamic and challenging course ranges from the rise of the British Empire to the history of the FBI. The department is known for excellent...
Category:History
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Garden History (MA / Postgraduate Diploma) This programme will deepen your understanding of the study of garden history and further your awareness of the many factors that lie behind the creation and the perception of historic gardens. The subject of garden history...
Category:History
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MA London Studies This interdisciplinary course offers the opportunity to study the history, communities, art, culture and architecture of London. The course will interest those wishing to enhance their knowledge of the city and to acquire skills in the advanced...
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MRes Postcolonial Cultures This is an innovative qualification which allows you to develop generic research knowledge and skills whilst pursuing a subject-based research project. It differs from other taught Masters degrees such as MA, MSc and the LLM. It is a...
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MRes Modern British Women's History This innovative course is offered in collaboration with the Women's Library, the premier collection of printed and archival resources for research in the area of modern British women's history. The course features small-group...
Category:History
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MA Life History Research This course is designed for those who wish to pursue life history research, or, gain accreditation for previous experience in this field.
The course is distinctive in that it has strong practical as well as theoretical components, and...
Category:History
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MRes War Studies Intended as a foundation year for War Studies students, who, upon successfully completing the programme will be eligible to apply to progress to the MPhil/PhD programme. It is also a ‘stand alone’ degree. Programme description
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