Modern History

204 Master's degrees in Modern History

University of Kent4,1(65)

Canterbury, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Medieval and Early Modern Studies

The Medieval and Early Modern Studies programme from University of Kent provides a thorough grounding in the skills required for advanced study in the medieval and early modern periods.

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

1 year$26,190/yr

University of York4,3(138)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Early Modern History

Benefit from a wealth of archival resources, extensive expertise and a city rich in early modern history with this Early Modern History programme from University of York.

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

1 year$35,146/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Archives and Public History

For four decades, the Archives and Public History MA program from New York University has prepared students for successful careers as archivists, museum curators, documentary editors, cultural resource managers, historical interpreters, and media specialists.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$56,646/yr

OnCampus London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom

Public History and Heritage - Pre-Master's Programme

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Public History and Heritage - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,387/yr

Canterbury Christ Church University4,3(28)

Canterbury, United Kingdom Top 9% in Worldwide

Modern History

In the Modern History programme from Canterbury Christ Church University you will be able to choose from a range of modules taught by leading experts in their field, design your own short courses, receive training in research skills, run your own reading group, undertake work placements, and complete a dissertation.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,069/yr

The University of Edinburgh4,1(143)

Online Top 0.5% in Worldwide

History (Online Learning)

This History (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh allows you to take advantage of the remarkable range of historical expertise available at the University of Edinburgh.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 Online

1 year$23,205/yr

University of Kent4,1(65)

Canterbury, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Modern History

The MA in Modern History from University of Kent focuses on the period c1500-2000, and draws on the considerable range of expertise within the School to offer a broad selection of modules, allowing you to tailor your programme to your interests.

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

1 year$26,190/yr

Western Michigan University4,0(11)

Kalamazoo, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Public History

Public History from Western Michigan University is the presentation of history and culture outside of the traditional classroom setting. These pursuits include, but are by no means limited to, museums, historic preservation, historic site management, archival management, cultural resource management, documentary film making, digital history projects, and policy applications.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$15,620/yr

University of Sussex4,0(67)

Brighton, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Contemporary History

The innovative and diverse Contemporary History degree offered at University of Sussex focuses on key themes in the history of Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East from the late 19th century onwards.

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

1 year$30,634/yr

OnCampus London4,4(63)

London, United Kingdom

History - Pre-Master's Programme

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the History - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Royal Holloway University of London.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

9 months$30,451/full

University of York4,3(138)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Renaissance and Early Modern Studies

Through seminars and workshops with leading academics of the Renaissance and Early Modern Studies programme from University of York, you'll develop methodical research and archival skills to complement your specialist knowledge in this fascinating field, from visual and material culture to the history of religion, politics and political philosophy via music and the history of space/performance

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

1 year$35,146/yr

Syracuse University3,9(14)

Syracuse, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Law/History

The Law/History programme from Syracuse University is a joint degree which may be conferred by the College of Law and the Syracuse University Department of History.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$36,270/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

Australian National University3,8(58)

Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

History (Advanced)

The History (Advanced) program at the Australian National University provides the theoretical grounding and practical skills you need for the advanced study of history, plus the opportunity to tailor a program according to your interests. If you’re a secondary school teacher, you are able to focus on areas in the national curriculum for history.

Master Full-time On-campus

1½ year$38,276/yr

University of Louisville

Louisville, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Women's and Gender Studies

The Women's and Gender Studies M.A. at the University of Louisville is a 36-credit interdisciplinary programme. Available for full-time study over four semesters, it offers flexible online course options. Students explore diverse perspectives on gender and sexuality through a rigorous curriculum and a final research project.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$31,108/yr

Harvard University4,0(168)

Cambridge, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

History of Science

History of Science from Harvard University is producing the next generation of professional historians of science, training students to examine the development of science through a course of study that lays a broad foundation for teaching and research across the field.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$57,328/yr

Loyola University Chicago4,1(13)

Chicago, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Public History and Library and Information Science

Public History and Library and Information Science from Loyola University Chicago and Dominican University in River Forest, IL, cooperate to offer a joint program leading to two separate degrees: Master of Arts in Public History and Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS).

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$32,805/yr

Birmingham City University4,1(122)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 7% in Worldwide

Secondary History

The Secondary History programme at Birmingham City University will enable you to use your degree level skills in the teaching of history so that the young people you work with can explore and engage with the history and cultures that have helped shaped our present.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

1 year$24,005/yr

University of Birmingham4,2(62)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

History - Global History

Take a global approach to studying history with the History - Global History programme from University of Birmingham. Understand how change has taken place across the world, taking advantage of the expertise across a wide range of countries and time periods.

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

1 year$36,761/yr

Carleton University4,4(81)

Ottawa, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Public History

The Public History MA program from Carleton University is designed to equip historians with an enhanced awareness of the specific challenges of applying historical knowledge and methodologies in the public sphere. A critical component is engagement with the field of public history and the work of public historians. Many courses involve collaborative projects with community partners.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$17,956/yr