Whether students are interested in the making of the modern world or witchcraft through the ages, Essex gives 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 Postgraduate Certificate History is rigorous, flexible and wide-ranging, so that students have the freedom to choose the modules which best suit their interests. This course consists of the same choice of modules and assessed work as the MA History, without the dissertation element. 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.