Overview

The redesigned International Slavery Studies programme at the University of Liverpool addresses a growing interest, nationally and internationally, in the histories and afterlives of transatlantic slavery, including questions of activism, resistance and protest. The MA also provides for the increasing numbers of students who seek to study modern slavery in terms of its relationship to migration, human rights and other forms of unfree labour.

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The programme proposes two pathways in historical and modern slavery. Your seminars, research and tutorials will range broadly, challenging you to analyse historical forms of slavery, to critique modern responses to human trafficking, to evaluate the legacies and memorialisation of slavery in contemporary society, and to apply critical and literary theories to representations of slavery. Drawing expertise from researchers across the institution, students will benefit from our unique relationship with the International Slavery Museum.

You will work with the Museum’s staff to study the commemoration and memorialisation of slavery, while the broader MA programme is a flagship activity for the Centre for the Study of International Slavery – a long-standing venture between the Museum and the University. As members of the Centre, students will meet the international speakers in our seminar series and at our conferences, presenting cutting edge research for criticism and debate.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studying Slavery: Themes And Concepts
Political Science Research Methods
Modern Slavery, Forced Labour And Human Rights
International Slavery Dissertation Proposal
Anticolonial Legacies In International Politics
International Slavery Dissertation

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Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History View 340 other Masters in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree should be in History (or a closely related subject).
A personal statement, which clearly demonstrates an interest in the programme and an understanding of its context, is also required.
An interview may form part of the selection process. If you’re invited to interview, you’ll be requested to submit a sample of your historical analysis, between 1,500 and 2,500 words in English, for discussion. Please note, being invited to interview does not guarantee the offer of a place.

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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

28000 GBP / year

≈ 28000 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

12500 GBP / year

≈ 12500 GBP / year

Additional Details

National: Part-time place, per year - £6,250
International: Part-time place, per year - £14,000

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

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Funding

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