Global History
Department of History,
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Course description
One of Britain’s leading centres for the postgraduate study of global, international and imperial histories, the Department of History brings together internationally recognised expertise in the histories of South, East and Southeast Asia, Africa and the Americas, as well as in the wider history of imperialism, decolonisation, migration, war, humanitarianism and globalisation.
The MA in Global History draws on this expertise to provide a deeper understanding of the forces shaping world history.
Modules
Teaching
You’ll be taught through seminars and individual tutorials.
Assessment
Core assessment is through written papers, oral presentation, and a dissertation.
Duration
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
Entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree in history or another humanities or social science discipline.
You may be asked to supply examples of previous written work.
English language requirements
Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Apply
You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It's a quick and easy process.
Contact
history.admissions@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 2552
The course information set out here may change before you begin, particularly if you are applying significantly in advance of the start date.