MA Global History: Empires, States and Cultures

This course offers a unique perspective on global history by examining the interconnected histories of empires, states, and cultures from the ancient world to the present day. Students will learn how different civilizations have shaped and been shaped by global processes, including trade networks, religious movements, and political ideologies. By exploring these themes through a variety of case studies, students will gain a deep understanding of the complexities of global history and its ongoing relevance to contemporary debates and issues.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in fields such as international relations, museum curation, or academic research. The course also offers opportunities for study abroad programs, field trips, and interactive workshops with leading historians and scholars.

Expertise in Global History at Birkbeck University of London: A Life-Changing Experience

Birkbeck University of London is renowned for its expertise in global history and its commitment to interdisciplinary approaches to the subject. Students will benefit from the university's cutting-edge research facilities, world-class teaching staff, and extensive network of alumni and partners in the field.

Throughout the degree, you will be encouraged to develop both theoretical and empirical approaches to understanding the historical development of globalization, as well as learn research methods and access primary sources that will enable you to specialize in a topic of your choosing and write a dissertation.

The course offers you training to continue on to Ph.D. research if you wish, but it will also equip you with specialist knowledge and transferable skills for a wide range of careers, including policy research, media, NGOs, and public history.

Graduates can pursue career paths in research and archiving, education, the heritage industry, publishing, journalism and the media, and the charity sector. Possible professions include:

historian

higher education lecturer

archivist

journalist

heritage manager

politician’s assistant

academic librarian

museum/gallery curator.

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A second-class honors degree (2:2) or above and references.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.