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MA HISTORY
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MA History
Oxford is an ideal place to study. Steeped in history and home to one of the world’s best libraries, it also boasts
excellent links to London, which is just one hour away.
Oxford Brookes University offers a thriving postgraduate culture and the chance to be an integral part of one of the most
dynamic history departments in the country.
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90% of history research at Brookes is judged to be internationally recognised*
25% of this is classed as world-leading*
Research specialisms include the history of medicine, fascism and crime
*Research Assessment Exercise 2008
Course content
Core module
The core module equips students with the advanced study skills they need to operate at MA level. It deals with key debates
and theories in the study of history, as well as research methods and the use of sources. Like other modules, it comprises a
mix of teaching and learning tools:
n Lectures n Archival visits
n Seminars
n Workshops
n Student presentations, appraised n Website demonstrations
by peers and tutors
Elective modules
Two further specialist modules are chosen by all students. Modules are as follows:
Political Violence in Ireland
Britain and Europe 1950-1990
Civil War: Russia, Spain and Greece
US Foreign and Domestic Policy 1945-2000
Terrorism in its Social and Psycho-Historical Context
Race, Empire and Colonisation
Behaving Badly: From Deviance to Modernity
Science, Magic and Religion
Religion, Doubt and Secularism in Victorian England
The Protestant Reformation and the Arts
The Hospital in History
Medical Ethics and Ideas
Eugenics and Biopolitics in Europe
Pills and Potions
Madness and Society
Independent Study Module
Dissertation module
This module allows students to investigate a specialist topic of their choice, culminating in the submission of a dissertation of
up to 15,000 words. Students can access the world-class resources of Oxford’s Bodleian Library and support is available at
every stage of the process, including individual tutorials, and workshops on research techniques and sources.
n Students can choose to study either full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years)
n Teaching takes place in the evening and there are no exams
n Past students have gone on to work in doctoral research, archive management, history teaching, the civil
service, publishing and local politics
The MA History course has been really enjoyable and engaging. The core module was
particularly useful as it helped me to expand my knowledge of the field and develop the
skills I’ll need for the future. It was invaluable in helping me make the transition from BA
to MA level study.
Lisa Haynes, MA History student, 2012
tel +44 (0) 1865 484220 email history@brookes.ac.uk visit www.history.brookes.ac.uk
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