History MA (2 years Part Time (Distance Learning)) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

The MA History course will introduce you to a variety of historical topics as well as how to conduct historical research in the digital age. All modules will be taught by experts in their fields who will draw on their knowledge to enhance your learning experience. This course incorporates five core modules that combine traditional historical study with training in research methods, providing a flexible approach to study.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 2 years Part Time (Distance Learning) | Study mode: online | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Historical Contexts; Year 2 core modules: 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: 2 years Part 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=DTDHTY6&code2=0025

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