The MA in European History is offered as a two-year part-time programme. It introduces participants to wider debates in European history and prepares them to complete a minor research thesis in conjunction with taught modules. The breakdown for this programme is 60 credits relating to taught modules and 30 credits relating directly to thesis completion.
Year 1
Compulsory taught modules (3 x 10 credits) must be taken by part-time students in the first year of their studies to allow ample time for the completion of the thesis in the second year of the programme. Students choose two optional modules (2 x 10 credits) from a suite available in a particular year depending on the availability of lecturers. Prospective students should enquire with the course Director to discover what modules may be on offer in any given year.
Year 2
A total of 40 credits are awarded for a taught course on thesis preparation (semester 1, 10 credits) and for thesis completion (year-long, 30 credits). Students will be assigned a research supervisor on an individual basis in Year 1, but do not complete the thesis preparation module or the thesis itself until Year 2
Course Duration: 2 years Part-time
MA participants are also encouraged to collaborate with fellow postgraduates and departmental staff at social occasions, seminars and conferences. There are limited opportunities for well-qualified candidates to act as a tutor in the undergraduate programme, enabling them to gain valuable teaching experience.
Assessment is through a mix of written assignments, in-class participation and presentations. Participants also develop an extended thesis on a topic agreed upon with the supervisor and subject to departmental guidelines. For the thesis, emphasis is on independent study in close consultation with the supervisor. Taught modules are conducted during the week according to the regular student timetable.
Duration: 2 year part-time
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.
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Year 1
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The MA in European History (part-time) introduces students to vital debates in European History while developing their critical research and writing skills. Students are offered a combination of compulsory and optional modules, and must also write a minor research thesis. Compulsory taught modules familiarise students with significant contributions to the field, introduce them to the nature of postgraduate research, and prepare them to write the thesis. These are complemented by optional modules drawn from this and other MA programmes within the Department. Students are assigned a thesis supervisor in the first semester. Part-time students complete their coursework throughout the first year and write the thesis in the second year.
Note: The taught component (i.e. 50 credits) must be completed in Year 1. Compulsory thesis modules HY668 and HY669 are taken in Year 2 to complete the programme.
HYEHP6
- EUROPEAN HISTORY
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Credits: 50
Not compulsory:
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Year 2
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The MA in European History (part-time) introduces students to vital debates in European History while developing their critical research and writing skills. Students are offered a combination of compulsory and optional modules, and must also write a minor research thesis. Compulsory taught modules familiarise students with significant contributions to the field, introduce them to the nature of postgraduate research, and prepare them to write the thesis. These are complemented by optional modules drawn from this and other MA programmes within the Department. Students are assigned a thesis supervisor in the first semester. Part-time students complete their coursework throughout the first year and write the thesis in the second year.
Note: The taught component (i.e. 50 credits) must be completed in Year 1. Compulsory thesis modules HY668 and HY669 are taken in Year 2 to complete the programme.
HYEHP62
- EUROPEAN HISTORY
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Credits: 40
Not compulsory:
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