Overview

On this History course at York St John University you will become an independent, confident and digitally literate learner. You will join a course with an established record of high levels of student satisfaction, and will enhance your employability by developing sophisticated analytical skills.

Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to focus on your particular interests in varied types of history. We will cover social and cultural histories of the early modern period through to modern political and international history. You can also explore a chosen specialism through an extended piece of independent research and critical writing, on a topic of your choice.

The inclusion of digital learning also allows you to build versatile skills such as creating digital portfolios, web development and data management.

Career

This postgraduate degree could lead you to a career directly related to history, or it could take you in a completely different direction, using the many transferrable skills you will develop.

This will give you an advantage for a career in:

Historical research

Heritage and tourism

Historic building conservation

Public sector

Archives and curation

Librarianship

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historians and the Writing of History

Digital Humanities for Historians

Bloody, Broken and Brave Communities: Microhistories

of Everyday Life in the English Revolution, 1640-1660

Britain at War, c.1800-1815

Peril and Progress: Security in the Post-1945 World

Shatter Zones: Empires and World War One in Europe

Exile, Identity, and Religious Experience in Early

Modern Europe

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

127

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

127

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 honours degree in a related subject

Interview if your degree is in an unrelated subject

If your degree is in an unrelated subject, but you can provide evidence of relevant professional experience, your application may still be considered and you may be invited for interview.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

11800 GBP / year

≈ 11800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8600 GBP / year

≈ 8600 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 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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