The History MA at the University of Chester is designed for intellectually curious individuals passionate about delving into the complexities of the past and developing advanced historical research skills. This postgraduate degree offers a unique opportunity to explore diverse historical periods and themes, from the intricacies of warfare and its impact on landscapes to the nuanced social and political dynamics of specific decades. You will engage with key approaches to historiography and gain expertise in rigorous research methodologies, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to historical scholarship and understand the forces that shape our present.
This full-time, on-campus Masters programme is structured over one year, guiding you through two compulsory core modules focusing on research methods and disciplinary approaches, alongside a selection of optional modules offering thematic and chronological breadth. You will have the opportunity to specialise in areas such as "Defending the Realm: Fortifications in the Landscape" or "America in the 1970s: A Decade of Disaster?". The course culminates in a significant Research Dissertation, allowing you to pursue an independent research project of your choice under expert supervision, equipping you with the analytical and critical thinking skills essential for further academic study or a career in heritage, archives, or research.