Course summary
Political turmoil. Changes in the concept of punishment. Beliefs about magical beings. History provides insight into the past to help us understand the present and to explore how the world has changed. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a graduate looking for your next steps, our MA History will challenge your thinking and give you the freedom to explore. You’ll begin with a core module to help you study effectively at postgraduate level and prepare for completing your dissertation. Then it’s up to you to pick from our options. You might look at areas that dominate the news, or maybe you’re eager to explore a certain time period. Whatever you choose, you’ll learn from our leading researchers so what you learn will reflect the most recent developments in various historical fields. You can expect 1-1 time and detailed feedback on your work. And there are often guest speakers on campus too. Recent speakers include, Gary Sheffield, military historian, author and History Channel contributor, and Lord Powell, foreign policy adviser to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Modules
The modules listed below are for the master's award. For the PGDip and PGCert awards your module choices may be different. Please contact us for more details. Compulsory modules Theories, Methods and Practices in History Optional modules American Colossus: US Domestic and Foreign Politics, 1945-2012 Behaving Badly: Crime, Deviance and Civilization Monsters and Magical Beings: Medieval Lore to Pop Culture Religion, Doubt and Secularism in Modern Britain and the US The Road to Brexit: Britain and the European Communities, 1945-2016 America at War: from the Revolution to the War on Terror The Reformation and the Parish Church History That Was Not: Counterfactuals and Alternate History Armies, Immigrants, and Gangs: The History of the U.S.-Mexican Border Worlds of Risk: Technology, Health and the Environment 'Risk' Engineering Society: Eugenics and Biopolitics, 1860-1945 Terrorism in History The Hospital in History Blasphemy from the Ancient to the Contemporary World Renaissances: Space and Society in Europe, 1400-1600 Understanding Civil War: Russia, Spain, Greece Independent Study Module
Assessment method
You will be assessed entirely by written work. There are no examinations.
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language you will need to satisfy the university's English language requirements: - IELTS 6.5 overall and including a minimum 6.0 in all components. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
You should normally hold a minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2), or equivalent, in History or in a related subject. If it is some time since you completed your undergraduate education and you do not meet the standard requirement, it may be possible to consider your application based on evidence of other relevant personal and professional experience and the support of your referees.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £4875 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4875 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4875 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4875 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP