Overview

It offers a huge range of options taught by world-leading experts, including modules taught in the Institute of Contemporary British History.

The degree leads to further research or careers in education, journalism, finance, politics and cultural sectors.

Key benefits

One of the best history departments in the world, ranked 7th in the Guardian University Guide rankings for History.
King's graduates enjoy one of the best employment rates and starting salaries in the UK. Ranked 6th in the UK for graduate employment (Times and Sunday Times Good Universities Guide).
Innovative comparative approach to British and Continental European history since the 18th-century.
The central London location offers students unrivalled access to world-class museums, collections, archives and libraries as well as easy access to resources in Europe.
Vibrant research culture, including seminars and conferences at which students are encouraged to participate and give papers.

Programme Structure

Courses Included

Historical Methods
Advanced Skills for Historians
Dissertation
The Provisional IRA
English Exceptions since 1918
Revolutions and Constitutions in Europe – C: 1790-1870
Empire, Nation & Modernity in Eastern Europe 1848-1914
Materialities and Modernities 1900-2000
Gender in British Society 1900-45
Religion and Politics In The 20th Century United States
Science, War and the Nation: Britain 1900-2000

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-30 00:00:00

More details

No further applications will be accepted from non-EU (Overseas) nationals after 27th July or from UK/ EU nationals after 31st August.

Language

English

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100

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in history or a related subject such as politics. Students without a history degree may be required to show relevant research skills in order to be accepted.
Applications must be made online using King's online application portal and a non-refundable application fee of £50 applies. We interview all applicants, either in person or over the phone if they are normally resident overseas. We aim to process all complete applications within four to six weeks although this may take longer in February, March and over holiday periods.

Please list the optional modules in which you are interested as part of your personal statement.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19320 GBP / year

≈ 19320 GBP / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

9900 GBP / year

≈ 9900 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time UK fees: £4,950 per year
Part time overseas fees: £9,660 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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