The MA History with Black Humanities at the University of Bristol offers you a unique opportunity to delve into historical inquiry through the lens of Black Humanities, an interdisciplinary field exploring the global philosophies, languages, and arts of people of African descent. This postgraduate programme is designed for students passionate about understanding the complexities of race, knowledge production, and the legacies of systemic racism. You will be trained as a historian, engaging with cutting-edge research and intellectual frameworks that inform contemporary debates, examining historical and contemporary contexts across Africa, the Caribbean, the Americas, and Europe.
This full-time, on-campus Master's degree is structured over one year, integrating core historical methods with specialized study in Black Humanities. You will explore units such as Critical Issues in the Humanities and Researching and Writing History, alongside optional units allowing for deep dives into themes like Race in America or Oceans & Globalisation. The programme culminates in a significant dissertation or a practice-based dissertation, where you will apply your research skills to a chosen topic. You will graduate with advanced research capabilities and a critical understanding of historical narratives, prepared for careers in academia, heritage, policy, or cultural institutions.