Year 1
Academic year: 2024/25,
Starting in: September
Notes:
Courses will run in either Semester 1 OR Semester 2, subject to staffing availability.
Students complete two compulsory courses, four specialised option courses and the MSc Dissertation over the duration of the Degree. Courses run in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, the range of specialised courses will vary depending on staffing availability.
There are no compulsory courses in this year of this programme.
Course options
Group A
Select exactly 40 credits in this group.
Historical Research: Skills & Sources (online)
Select exactly 20 credits
of the following courses
Notes:
This compulsory course MUST be taken in either Year 1 or Year 2.
AND
Historical Research: Approaches to History (online)
Select exactly 20 credits
of the following courses
Notes:
This compulsory course MUST be taken in either Year 1 or Year 2.
AND
Group B
Select exactly 80 credits in this group.
History MSc Online Courses
Select between 40 and 80 credits
of the following courses
Notes:
Candidates must take a total of 80 credits of option courses over the four semesters of their part time degree. Normally, a total of 40 credits will be taken in each academic year, but this can be varied with the explicit agreement of the Programme Director.
Please note that places on the courses are subject to availability and timetabling. Popular courses may fill up quickly.
AND
Ancient Worlds MSc Online Courses
Select between 0 and 40 credits
of the following courses
Notes:
These courses are prioritised for students taking the MSc in Ancient Worlds, limited numbers of places may be available. Students are permitted to take up to 40 credits of Ancient Worlds courses over the course of their degree programme.
Year 2
Academic year: 2024/25,
Starting in: September
Notes:
Courses will run in either Semester 1 OR Semester 2, subject to staffing availability.
Students complete two compulsory courses, four specialised option courses and the MSc Dissertation over the duration of the Degree. Courses run in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, the range of specialised courses will vary depending on staffing availability.
Compulsory courses
You must take these courses
Course options
Group A
Select exactly 40 credits in this group.
Historical Research: Skills & Sources (online)
Select exactly 20 credits
of the following courses
Notes:
This compulsory course MUST be taken in either Year 1 or Year 2.
AND
Historical Research: Approaches to History (online)
Select exactly 20 credits
of the following courses
Notes:
This compulsory course MUST be taken in either Year 1 or Year 2.
AND
Group B
Select exactly 80 credits in this group.
History MSc Online Courses
Select between 0 and 80 credits
of the following courses
Notes:
Candidates must take a total of 80 credits of option courses over the four semesters of their part time degree. Normally, a total of 40 credits will be taken in each academic year, but this can be varied with the explicit agreement of the Programme Director.
Please note that places on the courses are subject to availability and timetabling. Popular courses may fill up quickly.
AND
Ancient Worlds MSc Online Courses
Select between 0 and 40 credits
of the following courses
Notes:
These courses are prioritised for students taking the MSc in Ancient Worlds, limited numbers of places may be available. Students are permitted to take up to 40 credits of Ancient Worlds courses over the course of their degree programme.