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The Master of Studies (MSt) in History provides students, having relevant experience at first-degree level, with the opportunity to carry out advanced research in history and to develop critical awareness and theoretical understanding of the associated skills and techniques that can be deployed. The MSt offers education and research training at master’s level. The taught elements of the syllabus, Part I, are offered during the first year in four intensive study blocks/modules, usually scheduled inside full term, each of which is examined by an assessed essay. Sessions are offered in research training, and essay and dissertation writing.

Two subject pathways will be offered in 2020–2022.

The MSt in History is structured around four residential modules that students must attend. In the first year, each of the four residential blocks will be preceded by guided preparatory reading and other activities. A virtual learning environment (VLE) offers learning support to students while they are on the programme, including learning resources, peer-to-peer and student-to-tutor discussion between modules to build a virtual community of practice.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students should have:

developed an understanding of, and ability to apply critically, the main academic theories and concepts underpinning the study of history;
extended and developed their analytical, evaluative and critical capacities;
developed the ability to form independent judgements based on their reading, research and writing; and
gained demonstrable specific subject knowledge and analysis relevant to their dissertation.

Open Days

There will be an Open Day specifically for this course at the Institute of Continuing Education (at Madingley Hall) on Friday, 1 November 2019. This will be an informal occasion at which the Course Director will talk about the course and you will be able to meet past and present students. If you'd like to attend, please email Ola Dlugokencka or Sarah Blakeney to let them know.