Leeds Beckett University

Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the social and cultural history of Britain, Europe, and beyond with the MA in Social History at Leeds Beckett University. This program is designed to deepen your understanding of historical contexts from around 1750 to the present day, equipping you with essential research and writing skills. Through a combination of guided modules and an independent dissertation, you will develop both critical thinking and advanced digital research capabilities.

What you'll study

Courses may include:

• Researching Cultures
• All Consuming: Researching 18th-Century Material Culture
• Cultures of Confinement: The United States, 1800–2020
• Debating the Documents of Life in 20th-Century History
• European Cities: Making Urban Landscapes and Cultures since c. 1945
• Fame, Hero-Worship and Celebrity Culture c. 1750–c. 1914
• From Field to Fork: Food History in a Global World
• Journeys and Discoveries: Travel, Tourism and Exploration 1768–1996
• Organised Crime in the Modern World: Global Criminal Cultures
• Real Men? British Masculinities, c. 1850–2000
• Rethinking the Past: Definitions, Concepts and Approaches to Public History
• Victorians in Italy
• Useable Pasts

Dissertation: In addition to coursework, you will undertake a dissertation based on your own research interests, guided by academic supervision to ensure a robust and scholarly approach.

Note: Course availability may vary; please refer to the program website for the latest information on modules.

Entry requirements

Applicants typically need a Lower Second Class degree or its equivalent. Please check the university's official requirements for any variations or additional criteria.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MA in Social History can pursue diverse career paths in areas such as education, research, heritage management, public history, and cultural organizations. The skills acquired during this program also prepare students for further academic study or roles in various sectors where analytical and writing abilities are valued.