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It’s an exciting and important moment to study International History. This distance learning course will stimulate inquiring minds by providing an insight into international relationships and rapid changes over time.
This course will take you on a journey through modern international history.
The MA offers the opportunity to develop interest and insight, whether you’re looking to develop your professional profile in a related field or wanting as an enthusiast to explore the relationship between history and politics. This is set against dramatic developments in communications, science and technology, urbanisation and industrialisation. The course is taught and assessed entirely online, giving you the freedom to study anytime, anywhere.
Enjoy the flexibility of distance learning while connecting with students with a range of experience. You’ll be encouraged to use digital platforms for a weekly programme of study with regular support from our experts and debate subject with fellow students.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MA International History
This course is run as part-time distance learning over three years. However, it can be completed in a minimum of two years, four months.
The expected study pattern is to complete modules totalling 60 credits in each year of study.
The core modules provide context for research concerns focused on international history or international policy and diplomatic issues.
The dissertation is supervised by staff but is a student-centred piece of independent work. Topics may be drawn from the areas covered in your module selection.
Optional modules allow you to specialise in your course of study:
The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.
Honours degree of 2:2 or above, or relevant professional experience.
Language level must be at least IELTS 6-6.5 or equivalent. However, you’ll be considered if you have a level of fluency to meet the needs of the course.
The course is delivered through digital platforms so internet access is a requirement.
For equivalent entry requirements in your home country, please see the information on our country pages.
Distance learners benefit from a range of services including access to e-books, postal loans of physical books, online support from subject librarians and more. More about off-campus library services
Blackboard is a virtual learning environment which houses your learning content. It enables online teaching/learning, provides spaces to build online communities and knowledge sharing.
After completing the International History MA, you’ll be equipped with transferable skills attractive to employers. These can be adapted to a range of professions including:
Eager for more knowledge? Upon completion, you’ll be ideally placed for further academic study at PhD level.
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As a distance learning student you’ll be expected to study independently. Support is available when you need it. You can contact your tutor by phone, email or in person.
Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your studies wherever you are. This includes discussion forums where you can debate subjects with your tutors and fellow students.
There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).
Your formal assessments could include essays, virtual presentations or critical reviews.
Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you online with:
If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Enabling Centre is here to help sure nothing stands in your way.
If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our AccessAbility Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.
We know that it’s important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do or through a weekly discussion board.
We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.
You will typically need to complete 10 – 15 hours of independent work each week. However, the actual study time will vary from student to student.
The focus of this course is independent learning and individual study time. This could involve:
For the course starting on 16 September 2019 the tuition fees are:
If you would like to know more about the fees listed and what this means to you then please get in touch with our Enquiries Team.
If you have previously completed an undergraduate degree with us, you may be entitled to a discount off your course fee for any subsequent postgraduate taught course. For further information please contact Graduate Relations.
The expected study pattern on this programme enables you to complete modules totaling 60 credits in your first year of study and the other 120 credits, split equally over your second and third year of study. If you follow this pattern of study you will pay the same fee for each year of study. You will be invoiced for the modules that you register for each year, so if your study pattern is different from the expected pattern, you will pay more or less each year accordingly.
Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees.
For more information on accommodation and living costs, please see: Accommodation
Providing you are studying towards a full Masters qualification you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan of up to £10,609 to help with tuition fees, maintenance and other associated costs. Student loans are available for many of our postgraduate degrees and are provided by the Student Loans Company (SLC). The loan can cover a wide range of postgraduate study options - part-time, full-time and distance learning.
For more information and how to apply visit postgraduate loans.
As a postgraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.
I very much enjoyed the modules on Diplomacy, International Relations and International Security along with the dissertation. My tutors were all very knowledgeable and supportive. The course encouraged me to specialise and I am now doing a second Masters as a direct result. I intend in the future to use my MA to work either with a relevant NGO or in international relations/security. There is a large workload but it’s worth it in the end!
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Students of Staffordshire University enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: University Policies and Regulations.
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22/09/2019 14:39:55 / International History / Part-time, distance learning, September start / 19.0 / 25.0 / SSTK-07380 / Direct link
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