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MA in Public History

Queen's University Belfast - Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

United Kingdom

Museum Studies, History

Master of Arts (MA)

The MA in Public History at Queen’s University Belfast offers an opportunity to study how historical knowledge is produced, mediated, represented and consumed in public spaces in a region where the past continues to resonate powerfully. The close relationship Queen’s enjoys with a broad range of partners across the country, from national cultural institutions, heritage organisations and media through to community-led initiatives, provides an unparalleled opportunity for first-hand experience of how history works and is put to work in many different ways.

English

1 Year

MA in Art History

Open University

Online

United Kingdom

Art History, Humanities

Master of Arts (MA)

The MA in Art History draws upon the exciting research and outstanding teaching expertise of the department. Studying art history at the postgraduate level will deepen your understanding of art, architecture and visual culture, build your analytical and critical skills, and develop the skills needed for independent study and research. You'll start by exploring the core concepts and recent developments that have shaped art history from Renaissance Italy to the contemporary Caribbean, before building on these foundations to expand your understanding of visual and material objects – incorporating architecture, art and design. You'll complete this degree by researching and writing a dissertation on an agreed topic of your own devising.

English

2 Years

MA Classics and Ancient Civilisations (Research)

Leiden University

Netherlands

History, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage

Master of Arts (MA)

The Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research) master's at Leiden University covers the entire range of present-day research on the civilisations of Greece and Rome, Egypt and the Ancient Near East.

English

2 Years

MA Classics and Ancient Civilizations

Leiden University

Netherlands

History, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage

Master of Arts (MA)

The MA Classics and Ancient Civilizations at Leiden University covers the entire range of present-day research on the civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Syria and Palestine, Greece and the Roman Empire. In chronological terms, the program covers thousands of years, from the early origins of Egyptian and Sumerian societies down to the world of Greece and Rome, including its modern reception from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century.

English

1 Year

Judaic Studies (BA, Minor)

Binghamton University, State University of New York

United States of America (USA)

History

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

The Judaic studies program offers students an interdisciplinary perspective on three millennia of Jewish culture: Jewish social, religious, and political history; Jewish literature — biblical, modern, and postmodern; Jewish thought; and modern Israel. The curriculum draws from both the humanities and the social sciences and covers a wide array of topics including modern Hebrew and Yiddish. Judaic studies majors can construct their areas of specialization within the major.

English

4 Years

BA Hons History and Sociology

The University of Greenwich

United Kingdom

Social Sciences, Sociology, History

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

In this history and sociology degree, you will study contemporary and historical social theory, policy and practice in a vibrant, socially dynamic setting. Explore over five hundred years of social change with our creative and inspiring teachers through innovative modules which cover race, gender, violence, mobility and the family.

English

3 Years

MA Arts and Culture

Leiden University

Netherlands

Art History, Humanities, Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Modern Literature, Fine Arts

Master of Arts (MA)

A unique program in terms of its diverse and interdisciplinary range of subjects, the Arts and Culture master's programme offers you the choice of two specializationsprogramprogram: Art History and Museum Studies. Each explores different themes from a comparative and global perspective and offers a broad range of electives, allowing you to further customize your degree.

English

1 Year

Master of Arts (MA) in Art History

Academy of Art University

United States of America (USA)

Art History, Humanities

Master of Arts (MA)

The Art History MA degree is designed to give students an advanced understanding of western art history. The program offers specializations in ancient art, medieval art, renaissance art, baroque art, 18th and 19th-century art, and pre-war modern art. The art historical curriculum is paired with six credits of fine art studio classes, which allow our students to become familiar with traditional methods of fine art production including painting, printmaking, and sculpture. This marriage of art history and fine art studies offers a perspective through which art and its historical trajectory can be uniquely evaluated and appreciated. Students will complete their degree by writing an M.A. thesis, with the support and advisement of an Art History faculty member. The thesis will be written in the student's chosen area of art historical specialization demonstrating independent scholarly research and highlighting their joint understanding of art and its creative process.

English

2 Years

A Level History Course

UK Open College

Online

United Kingdom

History, Humanities

Courses

Understanding the past is key to decoding the present. This makes our A Level History course interesting and engaging, providing detailed insights into modern British history as well as developing key analytical and research skills. The completion of this course equates to the fulfilment of a full A-level.

English

Degree in Geography and History

Universidade de Vigo

Spain

History

Bachelor's Degree

The Degree in Geography and History presents a multidisciplinary and versatile nature that qualifies for a wide range of professional opportunities such as educational services, administration services or the media.

Spanish

4 Years

BA (Hons) in Scottish History

University of Stirling

United Kingdom

History

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Explore Scottish history in the heartland of some its most significant events. Our BA Scottish History draws from the past to prepare you for your future.

English

3 Years

MRes in Anthropology, Art and Perception

University of St Andrews

United Kingdom

Art History, Anthropology

Master's Degree

The MRes in Anthropology, Art, and Perception provide training for postgraduate research into the anthropology of human creativity, art, material culture, and visual expression. It takes perception as its starting point and draws on themes extending across the subject boundaries between art and anthropology.

English

1 Year

Interuniversity Master of Archeology and Ancient Sciences

Universidade de Vigo

Spain

History, Archaeology

Master's Degree

The Interuniversity Master's Degree in "Archaeology and Antiquity Sciences" began its journey in the 2010-11 academic year and has already gone through several reforms that have contributed to improving it significantly. At present we have just passed the positive evaluation of the ACSUG and the Ministry of Universities of the 4th edition of the master. Our master's degree is a unique offer in the Galician university system and unique in Spain.

Spanish

2 Years

BA (Hons) Modern History

University of Lincoln

United Kingdom

History, Humanities

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Modern History at Lincoln specialises in history from 1800 to the present day. This close focus offers the opportunity to better understand and navigate an increasingly socially, culturally, and politically complex world. The BA (Hons) Modern History is distinctive both for its focus on modern history and for the breadth of topics that students can choose to study. Students will have the opportunity to study British, European, American, and global history. While Lincoln is well-known for its medieval cathedral, it also provides an excellent setting in which to study modern history. It is a vibrant city that has strong connections with histories of manufacturing, agriculture, and the Royal Air Force, and previous history students have contributed to the multi-million pound Bomber Command Centre. The University is host to the Media Archive for Central England (MACE), which students in the School have privileged access to.

English

3 Years

Bachelor in Art

Aquinas College

United States of America (USA)

Design, Fine Arts, Art History, Humanities

Bachelor's Degree

Our graduates in art have been encouraged to consider their future professional role in the context of both the contemporary world and the historical world. Besides a reverence for art history, they have been taught appropriate skills of mind, hand, and eye.

English

4 Years

A Level Classical Civilisation Course

UK Open College

Online

United Kingdom

History, Humanities

Courses

The study of classical civilisation is understandably a wide-ranging and far-reaching one encompassing a variety of subjects; history, literature, linguistics, numismatics, epigraphy, archaeology, art, architecture and philosophy.

English

Ancient History (Research)

Cardiff University

United Kingdom

History, Humanities

Master's Degree

English

MA/MSc Archaeology

Leiden University

Netherlands

History, Anthropology, Archaeology

Master's Degree

Studying archaeology at Leiden University is all about studying societies and cultures from the past, trying to reconstruct them and bring them back to life. You will apply your interest in the past to make a meaningful contribution to resolving present-day societal issues, such as migration, globalisation and climate change.

English

1 Year

BA in Liberal Studies, Shimer Great Books School

North Central College

United States of America (USA)

Liberal Arts, History, Philosophy, Humanities

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Through the bachelor of arts in liberal studies, you will gain an understanding of the connections between ideas that form the core of the Shimer Great Books School’s unique curriculum. Examine primary sources written by groundbreaking, original thinkers and use the wisdom of these vastly different minds to refine your own pursuit of understanding.

English

4 Years

MA African Studies

Leiden University

Netherlands

History, Anthropology, Cultural Heritage, International Relations, Social Sciences

Master of Arts (MA)

The master’s in African Studies at Leiden University is an advanced area studies qualification that combines world-class scholarship with practice-based learning. This multidisciplinary program offers you the opportunity to learn about Africa from a wide range of perspectives: historical, literary, cultural, socio-economical, and political.

English

1 Year

349 Best History Degree Programs for 2025

MA in Public History

MA in Art History

MA Classics and Ancient Civilisations (Research)

MA Classics and Ancient Civilizations

Judaic Studies (BA, Minor)

BA Hons History and Sociology

MA Arts and Culture

Master of Arts (MA) in Art History

A Level History Course

Degree in Geography and History

BA (Hons) in Scottish History

MRes in Anthropology, Art and Perception

Interuniversity Master of Archeology and Ancient Sciences

BA (Hons) Modern History

Bachelor in Art

A Level Classical Civilisation Course

Ancient History (Research)

MA/MSc Archaeology

BA in Liberal Studies, Shimer Great Books School

MA African Studies

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