MA
History

Combine

a rich academic curriculum with a practical, applied focus.

Regional

focus with strong links to the heritage and creative industry sector.

Opportunities

for work placements, fieldtrips and workshops.

Year of entry: 2022

Course duration: 1 YR (FT) 2 YRS (PT)

Institution Code: G53

Location: Wrexham

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The History department has a proven track record of student satisfaction and provides a supportive learning environment. The MA History builds upon these strengths and you will be encouraged to expand your research into themes across a range of chronological and geographical frameworks. Case studies will have a strong regional emphasis and will benefit from the expertise of staff and the pre-exisiting links with heritage professionals. Placements, fieldwork and networking opportunites will focus on the communication of history in modern society and the development of essential employablity skills.

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KEY COURSE FEATURES

Exploring themes in regional history which can be applied to any region and across a range of different periods.
North East Wales is currently under-represented in the historical record and this course presents students with a unique opportunity to highlight the cultural heritage of the region and the particular issues surrounding ‘border’ identity.
This programme will enable you to promote a public understanding of the past in today’s social, political and cultural life. It combines the intellectual strengths of History with modern, practical and transferable skills.
Our team have a proven track-record of student satisfaction and provide a supportive teaching environment.
This programme has been designed in collaboration with partners and links in the heritage sector, such as: Wrexham Museum, NE Wales Heritage Forum, Denbighshire Archives, Flintshire Archives, Palmer Centre, Gladstone Library, National Trust, Llangollen Museum and others.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

There are four main modules which each have between 20-40 credits, followed by a 60 credit dissertation, making a total of 180 credits. All modules are core.

MODULES

History Today: Sources & Approaches#
Social and Cultural Identity
Public History & Heritage
Research & Practice
Dissertation

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND APPLYING

The standard entry requirement is an honours degree of at least 2:2 classification.

ASSESSMENT & TEACHING

You will be assessed throughout your course through a variety of methods including written work, portfolios, presentations and a dissertation.

CAREER PROSPECTS

MA History graduates will have the analytical, intellectual and practical skills for a variety of careers. Traditionally, graduates have been employed in various roles, such as: teaching, law, project management, historical research, heritage management, curation, archive management and custodians of historical buildings.

FEES AND FUNDING

The fees you pay and the support available may depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages.

Programme Specification

You can see the full programme specification here.

Accommodation

If you’re looking for a place to stay while you study then why not take a look at our accommodation section to get more information, including prices.

Those studying at our Plas Coch campus can stay at Wrexham Village, while students at our Northop campus can stay at Corbishley Hall, our on-campus halls of residence.