MA History: Cultural History
Course Overview
This MA in Cultural History immerses you in the study of how people have made sense of their world through artefacts, ideas, and media from the eighteenth century to the present. You will investigate key themes like gender, modernity, and national identity across Britain, continental Europe, North America, and the European empires. The program equips you with advanced research methods and provides the flexibility to pursue a dissertation on your specific area of interest.
Key Program Highlights
- Explore how cultural artefacts and media shape historical understanding of themes like gender, race, and modernity.
- Develop expertise in specialist research methods used by cultural historians and engage with ongoing theoretical debates.
- Examine case studies from Britain, continental Europe, North America, and the European empires from the 18th century onward.
- Work closely with a dynamic group of scholars actively researching in the field.
- Gain transferable skills for careers in academia, media, public sector, NGOs, and beyond.
Course Overview
This MA in Cultural History immerses you in the study of how people have made sense of their world through artefacts, ideas, and media from the eighteenth century to the present. You will investigate key themes like gender, modernity, and national identity across Britain, continental Europe, North America, and the European empires. The program equips you with advanced research methods and provides the flexibility to pursue a dissertation on your specific area of interest.
Key Program Highlights
- Explore how cultural artefacts and media shape historical understanding of themes like gender, race, and modernity.
- Develop expertise in specialist research methods used by cultural historians and engage with ongoing theoretical debates.
- Examine case studies from Britain, continental Europe, North America, and the European empires from the 18th century onward.
- Work closely with a dynamic group of scholars actively researching in the field.
- Gain transferable skills for careers in academia, media, public sector, NGOs, and beyond.
