Public History MA at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

Royal Holloway’s MA in Public History was launched in 2009 and is the most well-established course of its kind in the United Kingdom and one of the most innovative in Europe, attracting applicants from across the world.

Department: History | Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Pathways to the Past: Public History in Theory and Practice, Making History on the Airwaves: Broadcasting and Radio Documentary Production, Nothing About Us Without Us: The Power of Oral History, The Historian’s Toolkit: Studying and Communicating the Past, Final Project and others.

Career pathways

On completion of your MA in Public History at Royal Holloway you will be equipped to pursue a career in the world of museums, archives and heritage sites, in broadcasting, film or TV, with community organisations or in journalism. You will also have started to develop a valuable network of contacts, something we will help you to expand with ongoing networking and professional development opportunities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2. UK Honours degree (2:2) or equivalent, in History or a related subject in the Humanities or Social Sciences. Candidates with professional qualifications and work experience in an associated area will also be considered. Applicants come from a diverse range of backgrounds and we accept a broad range of qualifications (including first degrees in subjects other than History). Interviews are usually offered to applicants and for those who are unable to attend a face-to-face interview will be interviewed by telephone. One academic reference is required as part of the application before assessment is made. A second reference may be required. Applicants may also be asked to provide a 1,500-2,000 word critical essay. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall. No subscore lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time

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