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MA Social and Cultural History

University of Leeds, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The MA Social and Cultural History program at the University of Leeds provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the social and cultural history of Britain and the wider world. Students will develop advanced research skills and learn to analyze complex historical phenomena from multiple perspectives. The program is ideal for those interested in pursuing careers in academia, museums, archives, or other heritage-related fields.

Additional Information

The University of Leeds has a strong reputation for the study of social and cultural history, with a vibrant research community and numerous opportunities for collaboration. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in historical research methods and theories, as well as the skills necessary to conduct independent research projects.

Discover the rich history and culture of West Yorkshire at the University of Leeds.

The University of Leeds is an excellent choice for those interested in social and cultural history due to its rich history, diverse student body, and innovative teaching practices. The university has a long tradition of excellence in the study of history, with renowned scholars and state-of-the-art facilities. Additionally, the university's location in West Yorkshire provides easy access to numerous historical sites and resources.

Why You Should Study This Course

This course will heighten your cultural and social awareness as well as allow you to build your historical knowledge. You’ll also gain high-level research, analysis and communication skills that will prove valuable in a wide range of careers.

Graduates have found success in a wide range of careers in education, research and the private sector. Many others have continued with their studies at PhD level.

We offer different forms of support to help you reach your career goals. You’ll have the chance to attend our career groups, meet students with similar plans, or you could become a paid academic mentor to an undergraduate completing their final-tear dissertation. You could also apply for one of the internships we offer each year.

General Eligibility

A bachelor's degree with a 2:1 (Hons) in history, or a degree scheme that includes a significant proportion of history, or a related subject such as cultural studies, literature, or sociology.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Dissertation (MA)

  • Concepts and Debates in Social and Cultural History

Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

  • Making History: Archive Collaborations

  • Reformation(s): Belief and Culture in Early Modern Europe

  • Gender and Power in Early Modern Europe

  • Medicine and Warfare in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

  • Social Histories of South Africa

  • Black Internationalism

  • Histories of Migration from Early Modern to Modern

  • Lifecycles: Birth, Death and Illness in the Middle Ages

  • The Idea of Black Culture

  • Religious Communities and the Individual Experience of Religion, 1200-1500

  • Medieval Bodies

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

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