MSt in Global and Imperial History at University of Oxford

Entry requirements

Entry for 2027-28. An undergraduate degree with a minimum of 68% overall (high upper second class) and 68% for the dissertation, in a relevant humanities or social sciences discipline (US GPA normally 3.6/4.0; successful candidates normally 3.75 or higher). Applicants must have experience of working on a historical subject at undergraduate level but need not hold a single-honours history degree; the proposed dissertation topic should relate to previous expertise and the statement of purpose should explain the move to history. Written work must show the skills required for historical research. Professional experience in cognate areas may compensate for shortcomings in the formal record for mature students or career changers. Publications not required. Three references and supporting documents. No GRE or GMAT. English language (higher level, if first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 with minimum Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24; C1 Advanced 191 overall and 185 per component; C2 Proficiency 191 overall and 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall and 155 per component. Test must have been taken no more than two years before course start. Application deadline: 12:00 midday UK time on 7 January 2027.