1.3k Master's degrees in History

What is the human experience – and cost – of war? Looking beyond the dates and battlefield details of typical military history, this War, Culture and Society degree from University of Essex raises urgent questions about why societies go to war. You will engage with diverse perspectives on violence and conflict in the modern period, and examine case studies from all over the world.

The History degree delivered by the University of Liverpool provides a personalised and focused introduction to postgraduate research. It will enable you to develop into an independent researcher and produce an original research project, supported by an expert historian.

The History (Part-Time) (Distance Learning) course at Northumbria University will introduce you to a variety of historical topics as well as how to conduct historical research in the digital age. All modules will be taught by experts in their fields who will draw on their knowledge to enhance your learning experience.

The Master of English Linguistics and Literature will expand your knowledge of the English language, its structure and history, its literature and its cultural embedding. Research-based teaching will allow you to benefit from the expertise of KU Leuven’s internationally renowned scholars in English linguistics and literature. 

The History (Distance Learning) course at Northumbria University consists of broad, thematic taught modules that focus on the middle ages through to present day.

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the History of Art - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.

This Military History and Strategic Studies programme from Maynooth University provides an in-depth introduction into the disciplines of military history and strategic studies.

The History MA degree at Queen's University Belfast is designed to offer an innovative package of modules that challenges students to develop their knowledge and skills, and flourish in their area of interest or future specialism.

On this History course at University of Leeds, you’ll explore history and its relation to the world using a range of perspectives. You’ll learn in one of the largest History departments in the country, engaging with tutors working at the cutting edge of historical research, whose work shapes national and international debate.

The History and Intensive Language from SOAS University of London is one of the few UK Master-level degrees in History which focuses on the histories of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. 

Dalhousie University's Master of Arts in History programme will give you perspective on the present through the study of the past and is the perfect foundation to pursue a wide range of careers including journalism, law, or museum-related work. 

On this flexible Culture and Thought after 1945 course from University of York you'll study with leading experts in their field from the Departments of Archaeology, English, History, History of Art, Sociology and the Centre for Women’s Studies. 

The European History programme from Maynooth University is offered as a one-year full-time programme. It introduces participants to wider debates in European history and prepares them to complete a minor research thesis in conjunction with taught modules. 

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Public History - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Royal Holloway University of London.

This one-year (2-semester) Archaeology - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP) from OnCampus Southampton offers successful students guaranteed progression to the University of Southampton.

With internationally renowned researchers, state-of-the-art facilities, a passion for interdisciplinary working and a focus on real-world impact, the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities has a lot to offer research students within the Humanities Research Degree MPhil/PhD programme offered at De Montfort University.

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Public History and Heritage - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.

Engage with conservation in the context of historic buildings and develop a unique mix of practice-based and theoretical learning for your professional work or further research in the conservation sector. This Conservation of Historic Buildings course from University of York is accredited by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC).

The Migration Studies degree from University of Essex uniquely explores the study of migration through a sociological perspective and uses a scientific approach to investigate the key challenges that will shape policy agendas and the impact that this could have around the world.

The Masters in Global Gender History from University of Glasgow offers online, vocationally-orientated tuition in gendered analyses of the global past.