Keele University Prospectus Postgraduate | 2016 | Page 48

HUMANITIES History Overview Our MA explores the attempts of human beings in past societies, from the Middle Ages to the very recent past, to organise life materially and conceptually, individually and collectively. It will enable you to engage critically with the contested nature of the past and the role of the discipline as a mediator for understanding both the past and the present. Additional information The master’s programme aims to enable you to: • Understand historical change over time and the nature of human societies in the past • Develop the ability to construct an historical argument, present this coherently, economically and elegantly with the appropriate supporting evidence • Deepen your historical knowledge of a variety of periods, places, topics and themes • Evaluate and criticall y assess a range of different kinds of primary sources and to use them appropriately in the development of historical analysis relevant at master’s level Key Information • Evaluate and critically assess secondary sources and historiographical debates, and to use them appropriately in the development of historical analysis • Develop the ability to research, plan and write a substantial independent project • Work both constructively and critically, by yourself and as part of a team, to deliver specific projects • Develop research skills commensurate with postgraduate study in the field of history Module titles You will take four core modules: • Approaches to Historical Research Course type MA Mode of study Full-time or part-time Entry requirements Applicants should normally have a good honours degree (2.1 or above) in History or other relevant humanities subject. Applicants with other qualifications and experience are considered on a case by case basis. Contact email postgraduate. [email protected] • Research Skills for Historians • Directed Reading in History • Dissertation In addition, you will take two further 30 credit elective modules from a range of enhanced level three modules. Good to know www.keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses/history 48 Your own independent research project, supported by taught modules, is at the heart of an MA in History.