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MA History
Coventry - UK
INTAKE: Jan & Sept
Program Overview
The MA History program at Coventry University covers a wide range of historical topics, allowing students to explore various periods and regions.
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Historiography and Historical Methods: Understanding the evolution of historical thought and the methodologies used in historical research.
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Research Skills: Developing critical research skills, including archival research, primary source analysis, and literature review.
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Thematic Studies: Exploring historical themes such as social history, political history, cultural history, and economic history.
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Comparative History: Analyzing historical developments across different regions and time periods.
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Dissertation: Undertaking an in-depth research project on a historical topic of personal interest.
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Historical Narratives: Examining how historical events are constructed and interpreted in various narratives.
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Public History: Understanding how history is presented to the public through museums, exhibitions, and digital platforms.
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Historical Perspectives: Studying history from diverse perspectives, including gender, race, and class.
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Digital History: Exploring the use of digital tools and technologies in historical research and presentation.
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History and Memory: Investigating the ways in which historical events are remembered and commemorated.
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History of Ideas: Analyzing the development of intellectual and philosophical ideas throughout history.
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Specialization Options: Students can choose elective modules to focus on specific historical periods, such as ancient history, medieval history, modern history, or contemporary history.
Location
Coventry - UK
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 18600
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
- Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 55 to 60% or equivalent.
- English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
- IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.0.
- TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 88, with at least 19 in Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.
- PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 65 with no individual score below 59.
- Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
Coventry University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to the international students, based on academic merit and financial need.
- Future Global Leaders Scholarship: This scholarship is available for undergraduate and postgraduate students and covers up to 50% of the tuition fees. It is awarded based on academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and leadership skills.
- Sports Scholarships: Coventry University offers sports scholarships to students who excel in their chosen sport. The scholarship covers financial support, coaching, and access to university sports facilities.
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme: This scholarship is available for postgraduate students from developing Commonwealth countries who wish to study in the UK. It covers tuition fees, living expenses, and airfare.
- GREAT Scholarships: Coventry University is a partner of the GREAT Scholarship Scheme, which offers scholarships to students from selected countries. The scholarship covers up to £10,000 of tuition fees.
- Coventry University Academic Performance Scholarship: This scholarship is available for postgraduate students and offers a discount of up to £2,000 on the tuition fees for students who achieve a high academic performance.
- Coventry University Alumni Discount: Coventry University offers a 15% discount on the tuition fees for international students who have previously studied at the university.
It is important to note that eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and award amounts vary for each scholarship.
Graduates of the MA History program have a wide range of career opportunities in various fields.
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Historian: Working as professional historians in academic institutions, research organizations, or museums.
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Archivist: Managing and preserving historical records and artifacts in archives and libraries.
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Curator: Curating exhibitions and displays in museums and cultural institutions.
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Educator: Teaching history at secondary schools, colleges, or universities.
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Research Analyst: Conducting historical research for government, non-profit organizations, or private companies.
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Heritage Manager: Overseeing heritage sites and historical conservation projects.
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Journalist and Writer: Writing historical articles, books, or contributing to historical publications.
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Policy Advisor: Providing historical context and analysis for policy development.
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Digital Content Manager: Managing historical content on digital platforms and websites.
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Public Historian: Engaging with the public through historical presentations, guided tours, and community projects.
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Cultural Consultant: Advising on historical accuracy and authenticity in film, television, and media productions.
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Freelance Historian: Offering historical research and consulting services on a freelance basis.
