West Midlands History MA at University Of Birmingham

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Course details

How long is the course?
2 years

Attendance pattern
Part time

Course qualification
MA in West Midlands History

Awarding body
University of Birmingham

When does the course begin?
This course last started in Sep-08

Please contact the college to enquire about new start dates.

Course info
The course is broadly chronological and covers the history of the region from the 11th century to the end of the 20th. It does not aim for a complete century-by-century coverage but rather will allow students to acquire an indepth knowledge of a series of major themes, such as: Town and country in the West Midlands c.1050-1300, Reformation, social change and the Civil War: the West Midlands in the 16th and 17th centuries Enlightenment, reform and industry: theWest Midlands in the 18th and 19th centuries Turmoil and change: economy, society and politics in the West Midlands in the 20th century. Students will also have the opportunity to research a topic of their own choice under the supervision of one of the members of the Centre for Birmingham and West Midlands History, using one of the many archival resources available in the region. The programme will provide students with the in-depth training necessary to understand and use these sources.

How much will it cost?
Fees for 2008/09: taught full-time: £4200; part-time: £2100; research full-time £3240-£3350; part-time: from £1620. Students should contact the Financial Support Office for further details, regarding fees or bursaries.

Entry Requirements
Normally, a first or second class honours degree in a relevant or cognate discipline; in addition to IELTS score of 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band and TOEFL score of 600/250 plus TWE 4.0.

Where is the course held? (view on a map)
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT

Venue details
Childcare facilities are available on site. Early booking of sessions is strongly recommended due to high demand of limited places. Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with hearing impairment. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility. Facilities/Support are available for students with visual impairment.