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The MA (Hons) in Modern History equips students to examine historical developments from the last five centuries through contemporary perspectives. You'll select from diverse optional courses spanning wide-ranging time periods, regions, and themes. This program incorporates advanced study of Modern Languages (French and Spanish) and English, focusing on research-driven approaches that demonstrate how knowledge evolves and expands. Students will cultivate skills for autonomous learning characterized by inquisitiveness, precision, ethical scholarship, and academic discipline. Spanning 60 months, this Master of Arts (Honours) degree requires completion of 540 credits, typically 120 per academic year. The initial two years combine mandatory program-specific courses with elective options (potentially including interdisciplinary offerings). Subsequent years emphasize specialized, research-oriented study through curriculum tailored to the program's focus areas.