MA (Hons) History and European Languages
Course Overview
This unique program allows you to master two languages—French, German, or Spanish—while exploring global history from the early modern era to the present. You will develop practical skills in "doing history" by analyzing a diverse array of primary sources, from original documents to film and music. The course is designed to foster critical thinking about how the past is interpreted and presented in media and public life today.
Key Program Highlights
- Dual focus on achieving proficiency in two modern languages and developing deep historical analysis skills
- Hands-on work with primary sources, including physical archives and digital collections, from the very start of your studies
- Exploration of diverse global regions, including the British Isles, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and India
- Development of practical research skills like palaeography (reading old handwriting), database analysis, and project management
- Critical examination of the historian's role in shaping public narratives within the media and heritage sectors
Course Overview
This unique program allows you to master two languages—French, German, or Spanish—while exploring global history from the early modern era to the present. You will develop practical skills in "doing history" by analyzing a diverse array of primary sources, from original documents to film and music. The course is designed to foster critical thinking about how the past is interpreted and presented in media and public life today.
Key Program Highlights
- Dual focus on achieving proficiency in two modern languages and developing deep historical analysis skills
- Hands-on work with primary sources, including physical archives and digital collections, from the very start of your studies
- Exploration of diverse global regions, including the British Isles, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and India
- Development of practical research skills like palaeography (reading old handwriting), database analysis, and project management
- Critical examination of the historian's role in shaping public narratives within the media and heritage sectors
