Course summary
Explore the historical contexts that have given rise to the emergencies of today. You’ll analyse past approaches to global challenges and learn ways to influence attitudes and bring about change. Our world faces many challenges, from conflict and sustainability to migration and the preservation of human rights. On this 1-year MA, you’ll engage critically with some of the biggest problems in the world to learn to develop solutions for both the present and future.
Modules
"Compulsory modules include: Challenge and Change: Independent Project Portfolio; Effecting Change: Policy and Advocacy; Effecting Change: Education and Public History. Optional modules include: Global Challenges in Context: Conflict and Security; Global Challenges in Historical Context: Migration and Asylum; Memory in National and Transnational Contexts; Narrative, Place, Identity; Transnational Movement in the Age of Globalisation. Modules are subject to change, for a full list of modules please visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/global-challenges-history-policy-practice-degree-MA#modules"
Assessment method
We'll assess your knowledge through: independent project portfolio, assessed essays, video essays, podcasts, policy briefs, media article, lesson plan and exhibit plan.
How to apply
International applicants
English language: Band C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
Entry requirements
English language: Band C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ