Location
Streatham Campus, Exeter
This programme will allow you to focus on a particular period, geographical area, or theme such as economic and social history, international history, religious and cultural history or political history and gender history. A wide range of option modules are available which reflect the research interests of the staff in the Department (rated 5 in the last RAE).
The MA will give you essential training for higher research in history, as well as an opportunity to develop particular interests in the history of different countries and periods through taught modules and a 25,000 word dissertation on a chosen topic. Option modules focus on subjects such as ritual and history in the Middle Ages; witchcraft and the supernatural in the 16th and 17th centuries; moral and religious deviance; sexuality, health, medicine, gender and the body; party politics and international diplomacy; and the impact of modern wars on culture, economy, society and memory.
Exeter’s History Department is an excellent environment in which to widen and deepen your knowledge of and interest in the past. Attracting a growing number of taught postgraduates each year, it is part of the lively College of Humanities who have a strong commitment to fostering interdisciplinary discussion and endeavour.
I am studying for an MA History, with a focus on Medieval Britain. I originally chose the University of Exeter as my study abroad destination from my home university in the United States; American University, Washington, DC.
When I was planning to study abroad in 2009, I knew that I wanted a radically different experience from the urban feel I was getting in Washington and to have a more authentic experience, so I chose Exeter over universities in London where many of my undergraduate friends were planning to study. After having an incredible semester in Exeter, I decided to come back here for my Master’s degree.
I knew the transition from the USA to UK, combined with the shift from undergraduate to postgraduate study would be challenging, but I believe my professors have made this much easier. They appreciate diversity and recognise that I provide different perspectives on matters because of my cultural background, encouraging me to voice my opinions.
Andrew Addison, study abroad student 2009; MA History 2010/11
Having completed my undergraduate degree at Exeter and choosing to continue on to postgraduate level, the familiarity of surroundings has helped to make my transition from undergraduate study to Masters level enjoyably smooth.
Having completed my undergraduate degree in Politics, the challenge of transferring to MA History has been thoroughly rewarding. It has been refreshing to get a historians perspective on academic techniques, whilst being able to test and develop the skills I learnt during my Politics degree.
The enjoyable nature of the experience thus far has been aided by the approachability of not only the History department staff, but all the people at the University of Exeter who help to make studying here a positive experience.
Daniel Ampaw, MA History 2010/11
