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History MA (1 year Full Time) at Northumbria University

Northumbria University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MA History course will introduce you to rich historical subjects, as well as how to complete historical research in the digital age. All modules will be taught by staff who are experts in their field and draw upon their expertise to enhance your learning experience. Offering a flexible approach to study, this course incorporates five core modules, which mix conventional historical study with training in research methods.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year Full Time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  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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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 10,200 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full UK course fee for 2027/28 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,850 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full international course fee for 2027/28 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year Full Time

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