MA Modern History at University of Kent

Programme overview

Taught MA covering modern history from the eighteenth century to recent events, with particular emphasis on military, political and medical history. Students have access to the Centre for the Study of War, Media and Society, the Centre for the Study of Global Cultures and Encounters and the Centre for the Study of Health, Science and the Environment.

Department: School of History | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Reading the Past, Public History, Becoming an Independent Researcher and a Dissertation. Options include Ghost of Napoleon, Total War, Power in Modern History, Dirty Wars and From Dissection to Disability.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or second class honours degree (2:2 or above) in History or a relevant subject, or equivalent. English language (international applicants): Good level (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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