Modern History MA
Aberystwyth University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The course draws on the Department of History and Welsh History’s longstanding research strengths in modern British, continental European and American history, and its recent investment in Southeast Asian history, to enable you to develop your own research interests in the field of modern history.
In Semester 1 you’ll follow a core module that addresses the concept of political culture (addressing such issues as the public sphere, community and participation, the role of the media, etc.) in the modern era. This is followed by a wide range of options in Semester 2 on topics ranging from science and the Victorians to popular memory and the Second World War, from inter-war international diplomacy to policymaking and the American public.
Alongside this study, you will benefit from specialist research training tailored to your own particular research interests: for instance, the use of public opinion data or private correspondence, visual and sound media, newspapers and broadcast sources, oral history, etc. You will also have the opportunity to study a modern European language at either beginners or advanced level.
There are also classes to help you research and write your MA dissertation, an original research project (15,000 words) undertaken by you and written over the course of the year under the close supervision of a specialist within the Department.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
2i Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Aberystwyth University in top UK and global rankings.
See all 25 university rankings of Aberystwyth University
About Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University (Aber) was founded in 1872 in Aberystwyth, Wales. This university has earned itself an impressive array of awards in various domains, including in teaching standards and post-graduate employability. Whether you enjoy walking by the beach or visiting the historic town centre, Aberystwyth is a superb option for those students looking for a quiet place to focus on their academic goals.
List of 383 Bachelor and Master Courses from Aberystwyth University - Course Catalogue
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Modern History MA | Swansea University | - | - | - | £2750 £2900 | £5850 £6150 | - | Swansea | On campus Part-time | |
Modern History MA | University of East Anglia | - | - | - | £9500 | £21200 | - | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Early Modern History MA | University of East Anglia | - | - | - | £9500 | £21200 | - | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Modern History MA | The University of York | - | - | - | £4995 £5295 | £11125 £11950 | - | York | On campus Part-time | |
Early Modern History MA | The University of York | - | - | - | £9990 £10590 | £22250 £23900 | - | York | On campus Full-time | |
Modern History MLitt | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | £10000 | £22000 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Modern History MA | The London School of Economics and Political Science | - | - | - | - | - | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Modern History MA | University of Kent | - | - | - | - | - | - | Canterbury | On campus Part-time | |
Modern History MA | Aberystwyth University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Early Modern History MA | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | - | - | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |