Embark on the MA Modern History at Canterbury Christ Church University, a postgraduate degree designed for those passionate about understanding the forces that have shaped our contemporary world. You will delve into the complexities of modern history, exploring themes of race, empire, nation, and nationalism, alongside activism, propaganda, and popular culture. This programme is ideal for students seeking to develop advanced critical reading and analytical skills, engaging with diverse disciplines like archaeology, literary studies, and digital humanities to interpret historical events and their legacies. This course offers a rigorous academic foundation for understanding the past and its impact on the present.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree, typically completed over one year, offers a dynamic learning experience. You will engage with case studies, develop practical skills in communicating the past through various media, and have the opportunity to undertake a supervised project, which could involve an external placement with a partner institution. For many, the culmination of your studies will be an independent dissertation, a significant piece of research. You will graduate with enhanced research methodologies and transferable skills, preparing you for careers in heritage, public history, digital humanities, or further academic study.