About this course
Explore the historical contexts that have given rise to the emergencies of today. You’ll analyse past approaches to global challenges and learn ways to influence attitudes and bring about change.
BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 world faces many challenges, from conflict and sustainability to migration and the preservation of human rights. On this 1-year MA, you’ll engage critically with some of the biggest problems in the world to learn to develop solutions for both now and the future.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- choose a contemporary challenge and identify and analyse past approaches to addressing it
- share your findings effectively by using data visualisation, writing policy briefs, and creating video content
- use the skills you have developed and collaborate with other students
- take part in an intensive summer school experience that will support the start of your final project portfolio
- study a foreign language or alternative modules from the History MA
Learn how to influence and create change using:
- data analysis to create more effective briefs for policy debates
- data visualisations to create more effective opinion pieces for advocacy
- video essays to create more effective lesson plans for students
- exhibitions and podcasts for better public advocacy
This course will also give you a range of additional skills not normally prioritised within a History MA degree, including data analysis and visualisation, project management, and media communication.
Flexible study
If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:
- a part-time master's - study the same course content over 2 or more years
Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.
We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.
BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).
Course lead
Your course lead will be Dr Christopher Fuller. He specialises in the study of U.S. foreign policy from 1945 to the present day.
His work bridges the gap between scholars and practitioners with contributions to professional bodies and government agencies, as well as public engagement through documentaries, festivals, and public events.
Study MA Global Challenges - History, Policy, Practice
Learn more about this subject area
My MA programme is designed to investigate current global issues and their history, and then to look at potential solutions. This has been really interesting to study, whilst also giving me insights into the world of policy making and advocacy.
Course location
This course is based at Avenue.
Awarding body
This qualification is awarded by the University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载.
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