The History MA offers the best of both taught and research-focused postgraduate courses, enabling students to concentrate on their chosen assessments and individual interests while teaching them the practical skills involved in History and Humanities research, ranging from first-hand experience of conference management, presenting work and writing for publication. It is an ideal stepping-stone to either research at PhD level or a career in teaching, publishing, research or event management.

Typical entry requirements You should have the equivalent of a 2.2 or above UK bachelor’s honours degree. If you have other professional qualifications and/or industry experience we will consider your application on an individual basis. As you will be working largely independently, you need to be self-motivated and have good time management skills International students If English is not your first language an IELTS 6.5 including 6.5 in the written component and 5.5 in each other component or equivalent when you start the course is essential.