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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
University of Sussex
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-SEP-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
Our innovative and diverse MA focuses on key themes in the history of Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East from the late 19th century onwards. Some of the themes that you may explore include:
- the emergence of modern human rights
- religious conflict
- the relationship between empire and environmental change
- historical explanations for the extraordinary violence that afflicted the world in the first half of the 20th century.
You鈥檙e introduced to historical methodology and practice - especially the cultural turn and global turn in historiography - and how they might be used in devising and researching your individual research project.
You can also take part in our world-leading work on contemporary Britain. Our approach places everyday experiences within their social, cultural, economic, and political contexts. We draw on the unparalleled resources of the renowned Mass Observation Archive. We are also home to innovative research centres, including the Centre for German-Jewish Studies, the Centre for Intellectual History, and the Centre for World Environmental History. You will immerse yourself in the field鈥檚 literature and integrate the historical perspective with that of other social sciences.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to undertake doctoral research and can critically understand the modern world - valuable skills for a variety of careers and employment opportunities.
Careers
Studying for a Contemporary History MA at Sussex will develop your skills in attention to detail, research, written communication, and teamwork. Many of our graduates have gone on to careers in areas such as:
- teaching, research, and publishing
- law and the Civil Service,
- museums, libraries, and archives.
Others have gone on to further study.
Modules
Tuition fees
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拢 22,575per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of Sussex
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University League Table
47th
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Campus address
University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, Brighton, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
20th out of 91 5
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Entry standards
/ Max 204135 66%33rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10076.0 76%16th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.08 77%72nd
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