History MA (1 year Full Time (Distance Learning)) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

The MA History course consists of broad, thematic taught modules that focus on the middle ages through to present day. Offering a flexible approach to study, this course incorporates five core modules which mix conventional historical study with training in research methods and the close consideration of the big interpretative questions animating the study of history today. A particular strength of the course is the way in which it familiarises students with digital history projects and contemporary debates.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 1 year Full Time (Distance Learning) | Study mode: online | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Historical Contexts, War and Peace in Historical Perspective, History in the Digital Age: Institutions, Issues and Ideas, History Dissertation. Optional modules include Britain’s Empires: Imperialism and Resistance since the 16th Century, Individually Negotiated Topic.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in a related discipline. International qualifications: English language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,950 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full UK course fee for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 9,950 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full international course fee for 2026/27 entry. Source

Duration: 1 year Full Time (Distance Learning)

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=DTDHTR6&code2=0023

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