Modern History

204 Master's degrees in Modern History

Queen Mary University of London4,1(124)

London, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

History of Political Thought and Intellectual History

Our History of Political Thought and Intellectual History MA course delivered by Queen Mary University of London provides advanced training in intellectual history, the history of political thought and the history of philosophy, spanning the period from the ancient world to the 21st century.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$42,677/yr

University of Leicester4,3(94)

Leicester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

History (Holocaust and Genocide Studies)

University of Leicester's History (Holocaust and Genocide Studies) course at the University of Leicester is for you if you want to explore the cultural history and memory of crimes against humanity.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$26,326/yr

Georgetown University4,5(50)

Washington, D. C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Global International Comparative History

The Georgetown University MA in Global International Comparative History (MAGIC) offers students the opportunity to develop a historical perspective on our interconnected world and provides multiple avenues for students to engage with the issues and insights that arise from an international historical perspective.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$81,400/yr

University of Haifa4,4(13)

Haifa, Israel Top 3% in Worldwide

Holocaust Studies

The Holocaust Studies programme from University of Haifa offers a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the Holocaust. It provides unique experiential opportunities within a dedicated scholarly community, combining state-of-the-art research, relevant language courses, hands-on internships, educational field trips, and meetings with Holocaust survivors and global experts.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$11,800/yr

Utrecht University4,1(126)

Utrecht, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Modern and Contemporary History

The Modern and Contemporary History programme at Utrecht University offers you research-based training in history as an academic discipline. We teach you how to do research, and we challenge you to develop your own ideas on topics of your choice.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$25,004/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Online

Public History (Online)

From the U.S. to Europe, China, and Australia, the pen of history has spilled its ink across the globe – gracing buildings, battlefields, remote areas, and cities. With Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Public History (Online), you can learn to make sense of this history and share it with others.

M.A. Part-time Online

2 years$17,415/yr

Jawaharlal Nehru University4,0(68)

New Delhi, India Top 5% in Worldwide

East Asian Studies

East Asian Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University involves two semesters of classes at the M. Phil East Asian Studies programme and a dissertation for the M. Phil and a thesis for Ph. D programme respectively.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

Uppsala University4,2(122)

Uppsala, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Modern History

The Master Programme in Modern History at Uppsala University will provide you with knowledge of, and insight into, the modern world. The focus is on Europe but the programme also pays attention to other parts of the world. We offer a broad understanding of modern times coupled with a strong emphasis on research skills.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$10,816/yr

London School of Economics and Political Science4,4(84)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Modern History

The Modern History programme from London School of Economics and Political Science provides broad coverage of the origins, formation and reinvention of the modern world.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$39,217/yr

University of Limerick4,2(112)

Limerick, Ireland Top 3% in Worldwide

Public History and Cultural Heritage - Pre-Master's Programme

This one-year Public History and Cultural Heritage - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

9 months$19,132/full

University of East Anglia4,4(30)

Norwich, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Modern History (Part Time)

Are you fascinated by the events that shaped the modern world? Are you keen to build a set of skills crucial for future employment or study? If so, University of East Anglia's MA in Modern History (Part Time) is for you.

M.A. Part-time On-campus

2 years$30,804/yr

University of Limerick4,2(112)

Online Top 3% in Worldwide

History of the Family (Online)

The History of the Family (Online) course from University of Limerick combines the strengths of two historical traditions: the independent researcher of family history and the sub-discipline of the history of the family.

M.A. Full-time +2 Online

1 year$21,206/yr

King's College London4,2(128)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Modern World History

The Modern World History course at King's College London focuses on European and British history from the mid-18th century onwards and explores the key topics of the period, from European nation building to modern British politics.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$40,710/yr

University of Leeds4,4(68)

Leeds, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Modern History

This Modern History MA course from University of Leeds enables you to immerse yourself in this diverse scholarly community; besides taught modules, you are encouraged to participate in the School’s research culture by attending research seminars, conferences and workshops.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

University of East Anglia4,4(30)

Norwich, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Modern and Contemporary Writing (Part time)

This Modern and Contemporary Writing (Part time) MA course from the University of East Anglia combines criticism and creativity. It’s a unique opportunity to study contemporary literature where it is being made and where modernism is alive in the present.

M.A. Part-time On-campus

2 years$30,804/yr

University of California, Riverside4,8(8)

Riverside, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Public History

The Public History programme at the University of California, Riverside is a comprehensive M.A. degree designed for six quarters of full-time study. This course combines rigorous academic research with professional preparation for careers in museums and archives, ensuring students gain practical and theoretical expertise.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$24,010/yr

University of Southampton4,4(91)

Southampton, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Cultural Heritage Studies - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP)

This one-year (2-semester) Cultural Heritage Studies - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP) from OnCampus Southampton offers successful students guaranteed progression to the University of Southampton.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

9 months$40,242/full

Boston University4,1(85)

Boston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Preservation Studies

Local, state, and federal laws seek to balance the societal interest with individual private property rights. Like zoning and other land-use controls, preservation incentives help negotiate the relationship between the past and the future. The work of lawyers and advocates stands at the center of these processes.You can learn more about this at Boston University's Preservation Studies.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

3½ years$66,670/yr

Middle Tennessee State University4,8(5)

Murfreesboro, United States

History (Public History)

History (Public History) at Middle Tennessee State University refers to the pursuit of historical understanding and interpretation in the public realm.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,940/yr

St. John's University3,9(17)

New York City, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Public History

Earn a master's degree in Public History at St. John's University in New York City!

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$27,060/yr