- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- History of Art & Architecture
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Can you imagine delving into the red velvet bag that was said to have contained Sir Walter Raleigh’s decapitated head? If you’d like to explore early modern history, analyse sources – including material ones, like macabre bags – and learn new skills, this course is for you. You’ll focus on culture, politics, religion and society between 1500 and 1830, spanning Britain, continental Europe and the Atlantic world. Guided by historians with internationally-recognised experience, you'll explore diverse topics and acquire the expertise for advanced historical research, as demonstrated in your dissertation. Seminars will deepen your knowledge of early modern history, whilst tutorials will explore specialised areas, and practical sessions will include paleography, helping you to decipher historical handwriting. We also offer training in using specialist historic maps and geographic information systems (GIS).
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:1 |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)
Fees
International students: £23,850 per year
UK students: £11,200 per year
UK/Home: £11,200 per year
International: £23,850 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
Rolling admissions - apply early
Campus
- Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom
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