MA History in Bristol United Kingdom | University of Bristol

Our MA in History provides the chance to examine diverse historical perspectives across various time periods and regions. The program stands out for its exceptional flexibility, allowing you to tailor both your subject matter and learning methods.
Participants can select specialized graduate-level courses, join advanced undergraduate classes, or pursue independent research initiatives. Some courses even include collaborations with external organizations like the SS Great Britain and BBC History Magazine.
With the department's extensive research and teaching expertise, you're certain to discover courses aligned with your passions - whether exploring medieval apocalyptic visions, the English Civil War, naval empires, racial dynamics in North America, or other fascinating topics.
Throughout the program, students can focus their studies by following specialized tracks that highlight our academic strengths in:
medieval and early modern studies
modern British, European and American history
global perspectives (particularly African and Asian histories)
colonialism, imperialism, and race studies
environmental historical approaches
public history applications
gender, sexuality, and bodily histories.
Alternatively, you might choose to develop comprehensive knowledge across various historical disciplines, themes, and methodologies.
Beyond accessing our faculty's research excellence, you'll join Bristol's dynamic postgraduate community. This includes regular seminar programs, visiting lecturers, skill-building workshops, and social activities arranged by our History Society and student representatives. You'll also connect with distinguished Faculty of Arts research groups where our History Department plays a leading role, including centers for Medical Humanities, Black Humanities, Environmental Humanities, and Medieval Studies.