Public History MA
This innovative course develops the core attributes of today’s public historian through a flexible toolkit that includes research and communication skills, cultural competency and empathy.
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Overview
At Newcastle, you’ll be taught by an international team of experts from Australia, the US and the UK. Our guest lecturers are leading practitioners in our local and global networks.
You’ll develop the core skills to become a successful public historian. These include project planning, collaborative ways of working, and flexible communication skills. You'll gain a solid grounding in key theoretical and analytical frameworks, as well as public practices.
You’ll spend a third of your time working on a guided public history project. This could involve working alongside practitioners in the popular history field. This may include:
- freelance public historians
- cultural organisations
- charities
- archivists
- publishers
- TV and radio producers
This MA Public History is for you if you want to:
- shape public understanding of the past
- think globally about history
- learn how the past impacts on the present
You'll be suitable if you're:
- a History graduate wishing to further develop your skills ahead of a career in the history industry
- a graduate of a related subject with a keen interest in building knowledge and practical skills in public history
- currently working or volunteering in the history industry and wishing to further develop your skills to enhance your career
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Sandra Fletcher
Postgraduate Secretary
School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 7966
Email: pg.historical@ncl.ac.uk
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