MSt in Historical Studies at University of Oxford

Programme overview

The second year of a two-year part-time graduate programme in British, Western European and imperial history, taking a broad interdisciplinary approach to historical research. Successful completion of the PGCert in Historical Studies is mandatory for admission.

Department: Oxford Lifelong Learning | Duration: 12 months part time | Intake: 9 October 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three core units: Using Archives and Analysing Sources, Theoretical Approaches to History and Writing History, taught over three weekend residences (38 hours) with up to five hours of individual dissertation supervision.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, and completion of (or current study for) the PGCert in Historical Studies with a Merit or Distinction (offers are conditional on this). USA applicants: minimum GPA normally 3.6/4.0. Research or working experience in a historical field may be an advantage. Application requires a research proposal (max 1,000 words) and written work (one essay, max 2,500 words). English language (higher level): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall with at least 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall with at least 155 per component; TOEFL iBT 110 overall (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24), although TOEFL iBT taken from 21 January 2026 is not accepted pending review. Tests must be taken no more than two years before the course starts. No GRE or GMAT required. Application deadline for 2027-28 entry: 12:00 midday UK time, 27 January 2027 (final deadline 2 March 2027).

Intake: 9 October 2027

Duration: 12 months part-time

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