The MA (Hons) History at the University of Winchester is designed for intellectually curious individuals eager to delve into the complexities of the past and understand its enduring impact on the present. You will explore diverse historical periods and geographical scales, engaging with critical methodologies and historiographical debates. This postgraduate programme is ideal if you seek to deepen your analytical skills, refine your research capabilities, and develop a nuanced understanding of historical evidence, preparing you for advanced academic inquiry and impactful professional careers.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is structured over one year, featuring core modules in research methods and advanced directed study, alongside a substantial dissertation. You will engage with approaches to the past, research and dissemination methods, and choose optional modules from a rich selection, such as Medieval Queenship or The Fall of the Ancient City. Throughout your studies, you will develop your independent research skills, culminating in a 20,000-word dissertation and an Independent Study Presentation. You will graduate with advanced research acumen, ready for doctoral studies or careers in archives, heritage, policy, or research.