MA Public History, Oral History and Community Heritage (MA by Research)

A Master's by Research (MA) allows you to undertake a one-year (full-time) research degree. You will have one-to-one supervision by a specialist in your field and Graduate History Seminars designed to enhance your research skills. Such programs are attractive to those studying for personal interest, professional development, or as preparation for a Ph.D. The MA by Research in Public History, Oral History, and Community Heritage allows you to undertake independent research in applied and practical historical study. It will develop your applied and theoretical skills for practice and employment as a historian, heritage worker, or community heritage activist. You will produce a thesis of between 15,000 and 25,000 words and a public-facing output such as an exhibition, film, oral history archive, or collaboration with a community organization, which will then be examined. On successful completion, you will be awarded your degree and if you have enjoyed this taste of research you may then decide to apply for the full research doctoral degree (Ph.D.).

The normal entry requirements for enrolment on a MA by Research is an Honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, in a discipline appropriate to that of the proposed programme to be followed.