Overview
Key features
At the University of Reading studying the History is ideal for any student planning to undertake doctoral research; to pursue or enhance a career in teaching and education, or engagement in media, public history, and the museum and archive sectors; or to follow their intellectual curiosity and develop their own research interests.
Education
This course offers an opportunity to build a pathway, tailored to your personal interests, through a range of optional courses and individual research projects; including a unique pathway in public history and art history delivered by staff actively engaged in the media and eminent art historians and experts in material culture.
You will be working with academics at the cutting edge of research in their field and focusing on creating a research network to support your career including social media training for researchers and academics. The programme is delivered via flexible modes of attendance which can adapt to suit changing circumstances.
Thanks to our cooperation with other departments as well as with the Museum of English Rural Life and the Institute of Education, you can rely on a wide range of expertise and work in a truly interdisciplinary environment.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
Dissertation
Towards the Dissertation
Working with Historical Collections: Sources and Audience
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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However, we are happy to still consider applications after these dates.
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
History View 388 other Masters in History in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. The Department also invites approaches from other graduates who can demonstrate suitable ability and commitment.
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International
25850 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25850 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11750 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Reading
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for History.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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