MSt in History at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

A two-year, part-time Master's in historical research for adult learners, combining training in historical methods with classes on a range of themes. It ends in an independent dissertation supervised by a specialist, with access to Cambridge libraries.

Department: Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) | Duration: 21 months part-time (180 credits; 1 Oct 2027 to 1 Jun 2029) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 has three residential modules: Approaches to History, Sources, Methods and Research Skills, and Theory, Concepts and Historiography, assessed by three 3,000-word essays (30%). Year 2 is a 16,000 to 20,000-word dissertation (70%) with expert supervision and three Day Schools.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typically a good UK undergraduate degree (2.1) or international equivalent in history or a humanities-related subject. Applicants below this standard may be considered with relevant professional experience and/or higher-level study. Application deadline 25 February 2027. English language: applicants whose first language is not English must evidence fluency before admission; the University accepts IELTS (Academic) and TOEFL iBT (and C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency for some courses), results dated within 2 years of the course start. Required scores are not stated on the course page.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,595 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,193 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 21 months part-time (180 credits; 1 Oct 2027 to 1 Jun 2029)

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/hihisthst/apply

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