The University of Northampton is a relatively young institution, founded in 2005, with a total student population of 12,554, including 2,460 international students. The university has a strong focus on social impact and has won multiple awards for its work in this area. The institution aims to break the traditional mould of higher education and provide an innovative and immersive learning experience for its students. Its state-of-the-art Waterside Campus, opened in 2018, is designed to reflect the way students actually learn. The university is committed to transforming lives and inspiring change, ensuring that students have the opportunity to make their mark on the world.

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The History MA programme is delivered online rather than on campus and we use an exciting range of online tools to amplify your learning experience. This postgraduate course is designed for those who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of history across a range of periods, regions and theoretical perspectives. The History MA provides you with opportunities to study the subject at an advanced level. You will have the chance to study a range of periods and topics, from Early Modern England to Fascism in modern Britain, from the Decline of the Aristocracy to warfare and memories of war and the role of history in the construction of British national identity. While studying for your masters in history, you are encouraged to think not only about the diversity of the past, but also how history itself is constructed. Show less

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The History MA is taught on a full-time and part-time basis, with the opportunity to complete in one and two years respectively. The year is split into three trimesters.

You will develop the skills necessary to understand, critique, utilise and communicate concepts and theories used within the discipline of History. You will acquire methodological skills for historical research, particularly the selection, evaluation and interpretation of primary sources.

The course comprises 120 credits of taught modules and a 60 credit dissertation. Students must take the History Research Methods module and complete a dissertation. The remainder of the programme is made up from a selection of specialist modules (normally three 30 credit modules) which reflect staff research expertise.

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The University of Northampton is a modern, dynamic institution with a strong commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change. Founded in 2005, the university is one of the youngest in the UK but has already established itself as a leader in adding value to society, which it calls social impact. The institution is home to a diverse student population of over 12,500, including more than 2,400 international students from over 120 countries around the world. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various subject areas, including business, law, education, health, social sciences, and the arts. The University of Northampton takes an innovative approach to higher education and has built a whole new campus, the Waterside Campus, which opened in 2018. This state-of-the-art campus is designed to reflect the way students actually learn and provides an immersive, interactive, and engaging learning environment. The university is committed to making a positive impact on society through its research, teaching, and engagement activities. It has won multiple awards for its work in areas such as social entrepreneurship, sustainability, and community engagement. The institution was also the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012 by Ashoka U, a global network of universities committed to social innovation and changemaking. At the University of Northampton, students have the opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge, and experience to become changemakers themselves. The institution's focus on social impact, innovation, and creativity means that graduates are equipped to make a positive difference in their communities and beyond.

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