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International History

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An intellectually stimulating course providing a broad international perspective on global developments in the C20 and emerging C21
Opportunities to study a range of complementary inter-disciplinary options
Start in either September or February and study part-time in a flexible, supportive, virtual learning environment

The MA in International History offers an intellectually stimulating approach to the study of international history through a theoretically based programme that aims to provide an understanding of global historical developments in the twentieth and emerging twenty-first centuries. The course offers a broad international perspective on relationships and events between and amongst states over time, and ways of integrating specific national or regional approaches with aspects of world history. Rapid changes in communications, science & technology, urbanisation and industrialisation have brought dramatic changes, making it an exciting time to study history, particularly with an international perspective.

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The course consists of a number of internationally oriented, theoretically based core modules and a range of options, as well as the opportunity to do a substantial independent piece of research, for the 15,000 word dissertation. This distance learning MA will use the Blackboard virtual learning environment which is very interactive. You will be able to interact through discussion groups, directly with tutors, undertake specified exercises, including research exercises and work on and submit analytical essays - all using internet linkages. Part of the learning method will be to encourage group work between students, who will link via the internet. Support materials will be provided including an extensive reading package to support the on-line material. You may start the programme of study in either September or February.

Modules studied

International Relations in the 20th Century
Diplomacy and the Global World
Concepts in International History
Option (See list below)
Dissertation

Options

Money, Trade & Development
International Security
Consumption and Media Cultures in a Global World

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The award will equip you with practical and academic skills attractive to employers. These include independent judgement, self-reflection and critical debate. You may choose to use the specialist knowledge you acquire, to work in education, national foreign or defence ministries, armed forces and security services or in one of the many international or regional institutions or other internationally oriented organisations of many sorts. Alternatively you may wish to continue with an academic career, or simply satisfy a desire to understand the modern world.

MA International History (Distance Learning) Programme Specification (PDF, file size: 188.77KB)

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Qualification:	MA
Faculty/School:	Faculty of Arts, Media and Design
Location:	Distance Learning
Course Start:	September and February start available.
Course Length:	Minimum 2 years Maximum 5 years
Attendance:	No attendance required. All course materials and teaching accessed via the internet.
Entry Requirements:	2.2 Honours degree or above, or relevant professional experience. Language level has to be at least IELTS 6-6.5 or equivalent.
Application:	Applications can be made via www.staffs.ac.uk/distlearnform
Fees and Bursaries:	http://www.staffs.ac.uk/courses_and_study/postgraduate_courses/course_fees/amd.jsp