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A Master’s in History is a postgraduate program that explores human society, politics, culture, and change across different eras and regions. It moves beyond memorizing events, focusing on understanding their causes, impacts, and significance in shaping the modern world. The degree sharpens analytical thinking, research expertise, and the ability to interpret complex historical evidence—skills valuable for academia, cultural preservation, policy, and media.
Usually lasting 1–2 years, this program combines lectures, seminars, archival research, and independent study. Students engage with historical theories, primary sources, and diverse historiographical perspectives. Many programs allow specialization in areas such as ancient civilizations, medieval history, modern political history, cultural heritage, or global history. The course often culminates in a dissertation or thesis.
Duration: 1–2 years
Structure: Core modules, electives, seminars, archival training, and dissertation.
Assessment: Essays, research projects, presentations, and thesis.
Historical Theory & Methodology
Historiography
Archival Research & Digital History
Global & Comparative History
Political, Economic & Social History
Cultural Heritage & Preservation
Area Studies (e.g., European, Asian, African History)
Dissertation / Thesis
United Kingdom
University of Oxford – MSc in History
University of Cambridge – MPhil in Historical Studies
London School of Economics (LSE) – MSc in International History
United States
Harvard University – AM in History
Stanford University – MA in History
University of Chicago – MA in Social Sciences (History focus)
Australia
University of Melbourne – Master of History
Australian National University – Master of History
Europe
Leiden University (Netherlands) – MA in History
University of Copenhagen (Denmark) – MA in History
University of Bologna (Italy) – Master’s in Historical Sciences
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