MA History at University of Reading

Programme overview

MA History offers global pathways in western and non-western history, from Africa through South Asia and the Middle East to Western Europe, the UK and the USA, tailored to chronological, thematic and geographical interests.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time; flexible 36-60 months | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Working with Historical Collections: Sources and Audiences, Becoming a Historian: Theory and Themes, Towards the Dissertation and a dissertation, with two history option modules.

Career pathways

Doctoral research, teaching, archives and museums, and the heritage and conservation sector, plus transferable research and analytical skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a second-class undergraduate honours degree with at least a 2:1 in 50% of final-year modules, or equivalent from a university outside the UK. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee; part-time study over two years is charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year. Flexible study is charged pro rata. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,450 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee; part-time study over two years is charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year. Flexible study is charged pro rata. Source

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time; Flexible 36-60 months

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