MA Local History

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University of Teesside, School of History

Comments about MA Local History - At the institution - Middlesbrough - North Yorkshire

• Objectives
  This degree builds on the rich resources available in the immediate region, but also enables you to pursue the study of history in the wider context of 'locality' or 'region', whether in Middlesbrough, the North East or elsewhere.
• 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 Local History
• Course description
  MA Local 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 locality and community, rural and urban landscapes, and regions and regionalism, 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.

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