Overview

It provides a unique gateway to the heritage and history sectors, as well as in public media, it therefore provides relevant learning opportunities if you wish to pursue a career in broadcasting or film, in museums, heritage, with community organisations or in journalism.

It is also suited to academic historians who are looking for the theories, knowledge and skills to communicate their research in the most effective way to wider audiences.

Career opportunities

On completion of your MA in Public History programme at Royal Holloway University of London you will be equipped to pursue a career in broadcasting or film, in museums, heritage, with community organisations or in journalism. You will also have started to develop a valuable network of producers and representatives from production companies and links within the industry.

Our Careers team will work with you to enhance your employability and prepare you for the choices ahead. Their support doesn’t end when you graduate; you can access the service for up to two years after graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pathways to the Past: Public History in Theory and Practice

Making History on the Airwaves: Broadcasting and Radio Documentary Production

Nothing About Us Without Us: The Power of Oral History

Studying and Communicating the Past: Resources, Skills and Ethics

History Past & Present

Final Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Egham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Modern History View 75 other Masters in Modern History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK Upper Class Honours degree (2:1) or equivalent, in History or a related subject in the Humanities or Social Sciences.

Candidates with professional qualifications and work experience in an associated area will also be considered.

Applicants come from a diverse range of backgrounds and we accept a broad range of qualifications (including first degrees in subjects other than History).
We occasionally invite candidates to an interview when we would like more information upon which to base a decision. If applicants are unable to attend, such as overseas students, we interview by telephone.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26100 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11600 GBP / year

≈ 11600 GBP / year

Funding

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