Study your Master's in History at Kent

Master's in History

Explore History with our Masters degrees at Kent and study within a supportive and multidisciplinary community. Take your ambition further in a department ranked 1st for research in the Times Higher Education.

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Pursue your passion.

Studying within our History postgraduate community at Kent means joining an inclusive and diverse network that delivers world-leading research.

Situated within the beautiful cathedral city of Canterbury - which has its own dynamic and rich history - the University is known for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. 

History at Kent lives up to this reputation, with a strong tradition of world-leading teaching and research. Our graduates are in high demand and achieve amazing things every year - join them and take the next step to wherever you want to go.

Our History courses.

  • Taught Masters

    Modern History - MA

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    The MA in Modern History focuses on the period c1500-2000, and draws on the considerable range of expertise within the School to offer a broad selection of modules, allowing you to tailor your programme to your interests.

  • Taught Masters

    Medieval and Early Modern Studies - MA

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    The MA provides a thorough grounding in the skills required for advanced study in the medieval and early modern periods. It challenges you to engage with the evidence and methods of different disciplines in order to equip you with the wide range of research techniques crucial for studying the period.

  • Research Masters

    History - MA, PhD

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    When joining a research programme within History at Kent, you will become an active part of a welcoming, cutting-edge community, that delivers world-leading research. Make your mark and break new ground in historical study.

  • Research Masters

    Medieval and Early Modern Studies - MA, PhD

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    When joining a research programme within History at Kent, you will become an active part of a welcoming, cutting-edge community, that delivers world-leading research. Make your mark and break new ground in exploring the Medieval and Early Modern era.

  • Research Masters

    American Studies - MA, PhD

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    Members of the Centre for American Studies provide supervision in many aspects of American Studies. Supervision is team-based and reflects the active research interests of the Centre.

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If you already know what you want to study, click on your chosen course above and click the 'apply' tab on the course page. 

Learn more about the application process. Haven't found what you are looking for? Check out all of our postgraduate courses.

Why study History at Kent?

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Inspirational teaching

You will be taught by academics who are world-leading specialists in their field, ensuring you will achieve your goals and break new ground with your work.
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Fantastic facilities

You'll have privileged access to the Canterbury Cathedral Library and Archives, as well as the British Cartoon Archive and complete set of British official histories of the two world wars.
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A leader in the field

Kent achieved a perfect score of 100% ‘world leading’ for both the impact of our research and our research environment. This puts History at Kent 1st in the UK.
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Explore history

At Kent you can study around your interests, we have experts teaching History from the Early Modern and Medieval era to the Modern day.
chart-growth

Inspirational teaching

You will be taught by academics who are world-leading specialists in their field, ensuring you will achieve your goals and break new ground with your work.
library2

Fantastic facilities

You'll have privileged access to the Canterbury Cathedral Library and Archives, as well as the British Cartoon Archive and complete set of British official histories of the two world wars.
graduation-hat

A leader in the field

Kent achieved a perfect score of 100% ‘world leading’ for both the impact of our research and our research environment. This puts History at Kent 1st in the UK.
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Explore history

At Kent you can study around your interests, we have experts teaching History from the Early Modern and Medieval era to the Modern day.
Student voice
I think I most enjoyed becoming a part of the community of brilliant, supportive scholars that surround the university. I also loved the practical, hands-on archive experience. I learnt so much, for example, working in the wonderful Canterbury Cathedral Archives!
Kate McCaffrey, Medieval and Early Modern Studies - MA

A place for everyone.

Find your community at Kent.

You’ll work with outstanding academics who share your passion and will guide you towards new areas in your field.  Join like minded people, who have returned to study after a break or studying part-time while continuing to advance their career, as well as recent graduates inspired by their studies and intent on discovering more.  

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