HISTORY - MA
The MA in History involves class-based learning and an optional opportunity for practical work placement, alongside one-on-one supervision. This course is best suited for those who wish, for a variety of reasons, to have structured classroom guidance during their studies, or for those wanting more support for planning their dissertation research project. There are 5 taught modules spread over two semesters, while the dissertation is 15,000 words.
This programme offers world-renowned one-one-one supervision and small classes so you can develop your research interests, while assessments prepare you for your specific career. Practical work experience is available in a range of fields, along with support writing CVs and job applications. You can learn a language, take palaeography, or complete a work placement as part of your degree.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
You will be equipped to excel in any career which values critical thinking, communications skills, and the gathering, assessment and analysis of data and evidence. Alumni have gone on to work in law, teaching, libraries, archives, museums, the civil service, journalism, politics, research for charities, NGOs, government bodies, think tanks, broadcasting, advertising, or continued research at PhD-level. This degree will also help with job application preparation, CV writing, and PhD funding applications, as appropriate.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Academic entry requirements:
This degree is designed for those individuals with a first or upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in History or other relevant subject). Applicants with other qualifications or experience are considered on a case-by-case basis by the Programme Director.
Postgraduate 2.2
- From a min. 3 year Bachelor degree - 55% or above OR CGPA 6.0/10.0.
- The institution must be recognised on NARIC.
Postgraduate 2.1
- From a min. 3 year Bachelor degree - 60% or above OR CGPA 6.5/10.0.
- The institution must be recognised on NARIC.
English Requirements
- CISCE/CBSE Class XII: 70% or above in English if completed within the last 5 years.
- All other State Boards Class XII (except Punjab or Mohali School Education Board): 75% or above in English if completed within the last 5 years.
- Study should be taught in English. Otherwise IELTS is required.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
16000 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A