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Public History, Oral History and Community Heritage at University of Huddersfield - UCAS

Course options

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Course summary

A Master of Arts (MA) by Research allows you to undertake a one-year (full-time) or two-year (part-time) research degree. It contains little or no formal taught component. This type of study gives you the chance to explore a research topic over a shorter time than a more in-depth doctoral programme. Our research degrees are available as full-time, part-time and some are offered distance learning. Research Master's students choose a specific project to work on and have a greater degree of independence in their work than is the case with a taught Master’s course. You’ll be expected to work to an approved programme of work which you will develop in conjunction with your supervisor within the first few months of starting your studies. Whilst undertaking the research project you will also develop your research skills by taking part in training courses and events. You will be appointed a main supervisor who will normally be part of a supervisory team, comprising up to three members to advise and support you on your project. At the end of the project you’ll write up your findings in the form of a short thesis of around 25,000 words, which will then be examined. We also accept applications for projects which are practice-orientated, and which include portfolio submissions. These include practice submissions with written components. You will receive guidance from your supervisory team as to the percentage equivalents between the practice and written elements of your research. On successful completion, you will be awarded your degree and if you have enjoyed this taste of research, you may then decide to apply for the full research doctoral degree (PhD).

Modules

You will be able to choose the focus of your study, which may align with one or more of the course’s core themes, and you will be encouraged to combine reflection on research methodologies and historical theories with practical applications. There is potential for internships with local and regional community organisations and museums. History at Huddersfield has about 25 research students who are part of a lively research culture. We also work closely with Heritage Quay, the University’s Heritage Lottery-funded award-winning archive and the Holocaust Education and Learning Centre. Previous and current students in public history, oral history and community heritage at Huddersfield have researched:

  • From Pauper Lunatics to Rate Aided Patients (in partnership with the Thackray Medical Museum)
  • Archaeology of the Voice: Exploring Oral History, Locative Media, Audio Walks, and Sound Art as Site-Specific Displacement Activities.
  • Public History and Regeneration: A Co-Production Approach.
  • The Gott Collection and the landscape of Yorkshire: a co-production case study with The Hepworth Wakefield.
  • ‘Remploy and the Changing Face of Disability Employment in Britain, 1944-79’.
  • ‘Bussing Out: Educational policy and ethnic minorities in late twentieth-century Britain.
Your research can relate to any aspect of public, oral history, or community heritage. To find out more about the research we conduct, take a look at our Research, Innovation and Skills webpages (https://research.hud.ac.uk/), where you will find information on each research area (https://research.hud.ac.uk/research-subjects/history/). To find out about our staff visit ‘Our staff’ which features profiles of all our academic staff (https://research.hud.ac.uk/research-subjects/history/staff/). You will need to complete a research proposal outlining your areas of interest and when this is submitted along with your research degree application form we will identify the appropriate academic staff in History to supervise you and guide you through your research degree.


Entry requirements

The normal entry requirements for enrolment on a MA by Research is an Honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, in a discipline appropriate to that of the proposed programme to be followed.


English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.

https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/where-are-you-from/


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £2450 Year 1
Northern Ireland £2450 Year 1
Scotland £2450 Year 1
Wales £2450 Year 1
Channel Islands £2450 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £2450 Year 1
EU £8000 Year 1
International £8000 Year 1

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

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/ Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/ Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Sponsorship information

For further information please visit https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/

Public History, Oral History and Community Heritage at University of Huddersfield - UCAS