King's College London, United Kingdom, Strand

Politics & Contemporary History, M.A.

Course Highlights

The MA in Politics and Contemporary History provides you with an advanced critical study of the government and politics of contemporary Britain. It develops the knowledge, techniques and skills relevant to your interests and research needs, and equips you for independent research and analysis and for writing at an advanced level.

Career Opportunities

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Course Overview

You take modules on the evolution of British government since 1945 and British political history since 1945, as well as choosing from subjects including anglo-american relations, election campaigns, parties, voters & political culture, and any other modules offered at King's (subject to the programme director's approval). You are given the opportunity to experience the ICBH's work with policymakers and politicians through the History & Policy module, as well as regular research seminars, conferences and other events which you can attend. I want to find another Master Course Key benefits Study contemporary history and politics in the heart of London, with unrivalled access to archives and libraries. ICBH staff include such renowned experts in the field of contemporary history and politics as Professor Roger Mortimore, Visiting Professor Kenneth O. Morgan, Dr Michael Kandiah and Dr Andrew Blick. You attend regular research seminars in contemporary British history and have full access to ICBH's other exciting activities, such as our oral history programme, conferences and research projects. Career prospects After studying this course you can go on to a career in journalism, the civil service, management consultancy, teaching and research.

Subjects

Programme Structure Courses include: British Political History Since 1945 The Evolution Of British Government Since 1945 Contemporary History In Practice The Armed Forces, State and Society The Blair Years The Collapse of the United Kingdom Constitutional churn and turmoil since 1960 Contemporary British Monarchy History & Policy Lecturers Dr Andrew Blick

English Entry Requirement

7

Contact Details

King's College London