International History MA

You'll examine and research key themes and regions in the making of world history from the late nineteenth century until the present day. Sheffield is a leading centre for teaching and research in imperialism and nationalism, anti-colonial struggles, the impact of world war, and hegemony and globalisation, amongst many other topics.

Entry Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in history or other humanities or social science discipline from a UK or overseas university. You may be asked to supply examples of previous written work.

English language requirements for overseas students

IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in each part), or TOEFL 600 with TWE 4.5 (paper based) or TOEFL 250 with TWE 4.5 (computer based), or TOEFL 100 (iBT), or equivalent.

Core modules

• Research Presentation
• Approaches to International History
• Dissertation

Optional modules

• International Relations and the Early Cold War
• Genocide and Modernity
• Eighteenth-Century British American Colonies
• The United States in Vietnam, 1945-1975
• The Scramble for Africa
• African Nationalism
• Jacksonian America, 1828-1846
• Nehru and India
• Mass Violence in the Balkans, 1912-1995
• Research Skills for Historians
• PhD proposal
• Work placement

Teaching

• Seminars
• Individual tutorials

Assessment

• Bibliographical and source-based exercises
• Written papers
• Oral presentation
• Dissertation (15,000 words)

Contact

The Postgraduate Admissions Secretary
Department of History
Jessop West
1 Upper Hanover Street
Sheffield
S3 7RA

Tel: +44 (0)114 222 2552
Fax: +44 (0)114 222 2576

email : history@sheffield.ac.uk

Department website

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