Matthew Francis
Reader in History (Education)
Department of History
Political historian of twentieth century Britain, with an interest in conceptual history, political ideologies, and ideological change.
Understand how the past shapes the world we live in today: Discover MA History and Politics at Birmingham
Dr Matthew Francis, the Programme Lead, will provide an overview of MA History and Politics.
- DateFriday, 30 January 2026 (11:00 - 11:45) (UK)
- FormatOnline
Join Dr Matthew Francis, to find out more about our MA History and Politics course. Anna will be on hand to answer any questions.
Why choose MA History and Politics at Birmingham?
- Learn from the expertise of two departments - the School of History and Cultures and School of Government. Both are ranked in the top 10 in the country in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021.
- Make the most of our outstanding international reputation for research by engaging with events and research seminars in both disciplines.
- Enhance your knowledge from a global perspective with our modules covering topics from all over the world.
- Join one or more of our research groups, such as British Politics, Asian Politics, Middle East Politics, European Studies, Political Economy, or Parties, Voters and Elections.
During the session, you will
- Explore the programme structure and entry requirements
- Discover what life is like studying MA History and Politics
- Ask your questions and get answers live