Early Modern History (Part time)

Over the two years of theMaster’s program in Early Modern History (Part time) from the University of East Angliayou’ll examine culture, politics, religion and society between 1500 and 1830, spanning Britain, continental Europe and the Atlantic world.

Guided by historians with internationally-recognised experience, in the Early Modern History (Part time) degree from University of East Anglia you'll explore diverse topics and acquire the expertise for advanced historical research, as demonstrated in your second year in a dissertation.

Seminars will deepen your knowledge, whilst tutorials will explore specialised areas, and practical sessions will include palaeography, helping you decipher historical handwriting. We also offer training in using specialist historic maps and geographic information systems (GIS).

Our local region, rich in early modern history, provides fantastic opportunities. You’ll learn from partners at local archives, museums and heritage institutions. You’ll use the amazing collection held on campus at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, and you’ll be able to participate in activities led by our Centre for East Anglian Studies.

You’ll leave equipped to take many different pathways. You’ll discover how to apply your skills in the heritage industry and other professions, and we’ll provide you with placement and networking opportunities. You’ll also graduate ready to develop your studies at doctoral level, and with vital qualities for employment, including problem-solving, database user-experience, teamworking, and excellent oral and written skills.

Careers

• Teaching and research

• Civil Service and local government

• Heritage and tourism

• Journalism

• Law

• Business and finance

Courses include:

• English Paleography

• Historical Research Skills

• History - Specialist Tutorials

• MA History Dissertation

• Society, Politics and Culture in the Early Modern World