Course summary
The course offers a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary, taught postgraduate study of the intertwined theoretical, cultural and historical developments of the contemporary. Drawing on the rich and varied offerings of 6 departments and centres at York, the course allows students to construct a programme that suits their particular interests, while the core module provides a foundation in various disciplinary and trans-disciplinary ways of conceptualising and analysing the contemporary. Throughout the programme, students are encouraged to approach the contemporary by bringing together the subject matter and methodologies of multiple disciplines in original and exciting ways. All students follow the team-taught core module and 3 optional modules offered by partner departments (Archaeology, English, the Centre for Women’s Studies, History, History of Art and Sociology).
Modules
Core Module: Framing the contemporary. Optional modules are available. The option modules offered vary from year to year, depending upon the interests and availability of staff.
Assessment method
Coursework consists of four assessed essays of approximately 4,500 words each. The Summer Term and the rest of the academic year are devoted to the production of a c.15,000-20,000-word dissertation, which is submitted at the end of September.
How to apply
International applicants
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/
Entry requirements
https://www.york.ac.uk/modernstudies/study/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £5295 | Year 1 |
| EU | £11950 | Year 1 |
| England | £5295 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5295 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5295 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5295 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5295 | Year 1 |
| International | £11950 | 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
For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/fees/
Sponsorship information
A range of scholarships and studentships are available at postgraduate level. Some scholarships are funded by the University (such as the York Master's Opportunity Scholarship) and some are funded by Research Councils, alumni, businesses and charities.
Provider information
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD