Overview

The History course from from University of Cambridge qualification, offering education and research training at master’s level, and provides you with the opportunity to carry out advanced research in history.

It is designed for those who have relevant or humanities-related experience at first-degree level, and helps to develop critical awareness and theoretical understanding of the associated skills and techniques that can be deployed.

Key Facts:

The taught elements of the syllabus, Part I, are offered during the first year in three intensive study blocks/modules, usually scheduled inside full term, each of which is examined by an assessed essay.

Sessions are offered in research training, and essay and dissertation writing. In the second year, Part II, you will undertake a dissertation under the supervision of a supervisor and there are three day schools with training in dissertation research and writing.

By the end of the course you should have:

developed an understanding of, and ability to apply critically, the main academic theories and concepts underpinning the study of history

extended and developed your analytical, evaluative and critical capacities

developed the ability to form independent judgements based on your reading, research and writing

gained demonstrable specific subject knowledge and analysis relevant to your dissertation

developed research skills required for further postgraduate research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Approaches to history

Sources, methods and research skills

Theory, concepts and historiography

Essays, projects and other written work

Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-26 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for this course will normally have achieved a UK 2.1 honours degree or overseas equivalent in history or a humanities-related subject.

If English isn’t your first language, you will be required to submit evidence that you meet the University’s English language requirement before you are admitted.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32436 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16218 GBP / year

≈ 16218 GBP / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 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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