History - MA Graduate profile
Key information
This course can lead to the following sectors and careers, including:
- Higher education
- Secondary and primary teacher
- Heritage, archival and library sectors
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"Having completed my undergraduate studies, I wanted to explore the possibility of a life in academia but wasn’t ready to commit to a 3-year PhD programme. I was attracted to the Masters program as there was a variety of elective modules which would allow me to explore different research themes, and the dissertation module would let me dip my feet into the world of independent research.
I thoroughly enjoyed the entire year – particularly the research seminar class in which debate and discussion was very much encouraged. I found all the teaching staff to be very approachable and supportive. Our classes were all quite small which allowed for lots of individual attention and feedback.
The module which had the biggest impact on my future career direction was the concepts and methods course. Studying historical methodologies, and the use and accessibility of archival sources, led me to consider the work and role of the archivist. With the help of the History Department, I was able to secure archival work experience in the UL Special Collections Library. This proved to be an essential stepping stone in my career and further study as a professional archivist."
