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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'.

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Historians in the Centre balance academic engagement with purposeful public involvement, especially through the broadcast media. Their research expertise, which stretches from the medieval to the modern and extends from South Asia and Western Europe to America, falls into two overarching research areas: Gender & Culture; and Conflict & Resolution.

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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'.

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This programme aims to give students the opportunity to work on an extended dissertation on a topic of their own choosing, working with experts in a range of historical fields from the early modern period to the 20th century. It provides a basis for progressing to MPhil/PhD study.

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The Art History MRes aims to: introduce students to, and develop their application of critical theories and approaches relevant to the area of study offer students grounding in research methods and skills in the arts, humanities, creative and cultural industries, and related fields develop the skills and understandings necessary to pursue a career in research prepare graduates for MPhil/PhD programmes, at the University of Plymouth or elsewhere enable and facilitate the planning and completion of defined research projects in the arts, humanities, cultural industries and/or related fields within a specified timeframe Detailed programme structure We will help you to ground your chosen project in the latest theoretical and conceptual approaches in Art History and other related disciplines. This programme explicitly embeds training in the skills identified by the Joint Research Councils, and the Arts and Humanities Research Council in particular, to prepare graduates for MPhil/PhD programmes.

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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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