The focus of historiography can lead students to discover how history was written and changed over hundreds of years. Topics of study may include how loyalties influenced historians, how ancient cultures rewrote history, and who historians were.

A master's degree is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.