MA History at University of Leeds

Programme overview

MA History is a Masters in one of the largest History departments in the UK, exploring history through a range of perspectives and including a written dissertation or public history project.

Department: School of History | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Dissertation MA, Communicating History and Researching History. Optional modules include History of Migrations, Making History: Archive Collaborations, Global Health Histories and Early Modern Cities.

Career pathways

Journalism, policy making, research, heritage, museums and archives, education, community engagement, publishing and communications, or PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent, preferably in history or a related humanities or social science subject; applicants from other disciplines or with relevant experience are considered. A supporting statement on motivation and career plans is required and additional documentation may be requested. IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,400 for the whole programme (2027/28). UK fee, total for the programme Source

International applicants: GBP 27,300 for the whole programme (2027/28). International fee, total for the programme Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time / 24 months part-time

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