吸收性强的文学硕士课程使您有机会研究和思考二十世纪的重大事件，例如全面战争，共产主义的兴衰，欧洲帝国的瓦解，西方社会中妇女的地位变化以及传统宗教的衰落。信仰。该计划将吸引广泛的学生，包括最近或已决定在晚年重返大学的学生。该课程的结构为有意进行博士研究的人员提供了良好的基础。学生学习两个30个学分的核心模块和四个15个学分的研究培训模块，最终达到60个学分论文。
The Twentieth-Century History MA pathway focuses specifically on the major events of previous century, and how the world as we know it today can be better understood through the events of the time. This absorbing MA gives you the opportunity to study and reflect on major twentieth-century events, such as total war, the rise and fall of communism, the collapse of the European empires, the changing place of women in western society and the decline of traditional religious belief.<br><br>Through this programme's modules and the Department of History's academic expertise, you will have the opportunity to view these events through the lens of different regions, approaches and thematic interest, enabling you to develop a unique insight into their impact and importance and formalise that through your own dissertation at the end of the programme. This programme will appeal to a wide range of students, including those whove recently graduated in History or a related discipline or have decided to return to university later in life. The structure of the course provides a good grounding for those intending to proceed to doctoral research.<br><br>It will appeal particularly to those with a keen interest in twentieth century history and its major events, who wish to learn and understand more about their impact on different areas of modern-day society such as gender, religion, politics and more.<br>Please note: when applying for this programme, please choose MA History on the online application form. You should specify the specific pathway which you wish to study in your personal statement.