Overview

At Research Biography from University of Buckingham the modules on Biography and Autobiography are designed to combine the study of classic biographies and memoirs with contemporary writing.

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In addition, the Research Methods module provides an invaluable and innovative training, especially devised for biographers.
Our graduates have gone on to further study at most of the world’s leading universities, including Harvard, London, Oxford and Cambridge and secured jobs in senior positions around the world.
Among our alumni we have a graduate who became the head of his country’s civil service and one who became a leading Formula One motor-racing driver. Another secured a position as the Minister of Sabah and one female law graduate became the first British lawyer to become a French Advocate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Autobiography

Special Paper in Biography

Research Methods

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00

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We accept applications year-round for our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Language

English

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Educational Research Creative Writing View 121 other Masters in Educational Research in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

a first or second-class honours degree from a recognised university or,

a recognised professional qualification with relevant work experience

Your most recent academic transcripts or results, and one reference from your current or last school/college (two if you are applying for postgraduate study).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16480 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10300 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

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