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This MA provides an opportunity to study one of the most exciting fields of interdisciplinary historical research, the period c.1650?1850. Taught with staff in the Department of English Literature, it focuses on the interface between historical and literary approaches to text, culture and society, during a period when the modern world came into being in Britain and North America.

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This programme has been specifically devised to provide thorough training in the study of history across a wide range of periods and themes.

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The Warwick History Department is recognised internationally as a centre for innovative and influential research and is consistently ranked among the best history departments in the UK. The MA in Modern History offers students an opportunity to reflect on the history of the modern world.

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This Masters degree will give students a detailed knowledge and understanding of historical methodology and of aspects of British, European and World history from the fifteenth century through to the present day.We offer teaching and research specialisms particularly in the following areas: 16th and 17th century British and European social, religious and political history; imperialism, colonialism and decolonisation in the modern period, with particular reference to South Asia; the political and social history of history of 19th century Britain; Ireland since 1900; British military and diplomatic history during the 20th century; European integration; politics and society in the USA since 1900; and British social and political history from the First World War to the era of 'New Labour'.We encourage students to become reflective and autonomous learners, with a range of academic, personal and practical skills that make them competitive in the job market. We aim to provide our students with:- a deep and systematic understanding of knowledge in a range of historical fields;- an advanced understanding of the methodology of historical study;- skills to undertake independent and original research, preparing them for the Dissertation and for future PhD study;- 'work-facing' experience, notably by exploring the theory and practice of how the past is presented to public audiences.In addition to working with experts in a range of historical fields, the programme offers full access to Plymouth University's libraries and electronic resources, which for History include Early English Books Online, Old Bailey Proceedings Online and the Mass Observation archive.

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The MA Medieval Studies is an interdisciplinary programme, which will provide you with an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and understanding of medieval society and culture. Staff expertise, drawn from across the University, covers a wide range of disciplines and specialisms: archaeology, history, Islamic studies, law, music, theology, visual and material culture, and the literatures of England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain from the Dark Ages to the Renaissance.

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The Centre for Medieval Studies provides a lively focal point for interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary research and teaching and brings together a dynamic community of medievalist staff and students from across the university. Staff expertise is especially strong in the areas of medieval music, French literature, Spanish literature, Italian literature, history, English, law, archaeology, and Arab and Islamic studies.

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We have a range of interests that cut across themes in the philosophy of science and social science; culture, science and technology; anthropology; and cultural sociology.Current areas of research focus include: economic sociology knowledge and expertise philosophy of the social sciences sociology and anthropology of old age sociology of culture and of the arts sociology of health and illness sociology of science and technology sociology of religion sociology of war social theory sport and football music theoretical and methodological problems of sociology anthropologyThe College of Social Sciences and International Studies has its own Graduate Research School which provides practical help and advice to prospective and current students. Please feel free to contact us with any queries.

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The Centre for Medical History is funded by the Wellcome Trust and is dedicated to advancing methods and areas of research within the history of medicine and forging links with medical and health care professionals in the region. Staff can offer PhD supervision across a wide range of areas including English Medical History 1500-1800; History of the Environment and Medicine in the Modern Period; History of Occupational Health and Industrial Diseases; History of Psychiatry and Stress; and History of Gender and the Family.

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The Centre for Maritime Historical Studies was the first of its kind in a British university. It seeks to promote research into economic, social, political, naval and environmental aspects of the British maritime past, from the earliest times to the present day; drawing also on European and international experience.

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As a History research student, you will receive an effective and appropriate level of support, through both tailored research training and regular research supervision. Supervision is available across a wide range of interests.

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