MA History at Teesside University

Programme overview

This MA develops historical research skills and substantial historical knowledge, letting students focus on a field in greater depth than in previous study. Teaching is by research-active historians supporting the Centre for Culture and Creativity, with knowledge exchange projects and public engagement activity such as exhibitions and educational resources. Optional specialisms are based on staff research expertise.

Faculty: School of Arts & Creative Industries | Department: History | Duration: Within 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: January or September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Sources and Skills, History in Focus, History Beyond the Academy, a Negotiated Learning Project and a Final Project.

Career pathways

Teaching, museum work, heritage management and administration, or further academic study (MPhil or PhD).

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree of 2.2 or above in History or a cognate discipline, or other relevant experience or equivalent qualifications; entry is discussed flexibly with tutors. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (PTE Academic 62) under the postgraduate History band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,710 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International one-year postgraduate taught master's (MSc/MA); tuition only Source

Intake: January or September

Duration: Within 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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