Whether students are interested in the making of the modern world or witchcraft through the ages, at the University of Essex they give students the freedom to explore the history that excites them. Essex’s geographic spread, topic diversity and social reach gives students an unrivalled opportunity to pursue their historical passions and discover new ones.

The University of Essex MA History is rigorous, flexible and wide-ranging, so that students can choose the modules and thesis topic which best suit their interests. Alongside four optional modules which enable students to explore the latest in historical research in Essex’s specialist areas, students also study a practical module in research techniques, and write a 20,000-word dissertation on a topic of their choice.