Overview

This History (Urban History) programme offered at the University of Leicester is run by the Centre for Urban History (CUH), an internationally recognised research centre for the study of towns and cities in the past. You will be introduced to a variety of approaches to studying the urban past, giving you the conceptual tools to pursue your own interests, and you will have the opportunity to study in depth a number of different cities in Britain, Europe and around the world. Topics covered will include urban communities and cultures, architecture and townscape, urban environment and morphology. CUH is the hub for urban history in the UK and you will be able to attend a lively programme of seminars, workshops and conferences.

The course will allow you to expand and deepen your historical knowledge and develop advanced research skills. We have a very strong tradition of pioneering fresh approaches in History from the local to the global. With over thirty research historians working in various fields, we offer expert supervision and a wealth of options.

Key facts

Our MA in Urban History will offer you a very strong competitive advantage and career choices and your future salary can be considerably enhanced by postgraduate qualifications.
A postgraduate degree in history provides you with a wide range of skills including:

critical analysis of textual, visual, and material evidence

statistical analysis and database design

advanced written and oral presentation skills

time management and independent working on a large-scale research project

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Historical Research, Historical Writing

The City in History
Architectural History and Structural Engineering from the Ancient World to 2000

Conservation, Heritage and the Urban Environment

Conservation in Practice

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Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History View 366 other Masters in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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61

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 degree in history or another relevant discipline.

We welcome applicants who do not have a degree but who can show enthusiasm and competence by having attended relevant certificated courses, by submitting published work or by writing qualifying essays to a first degree standard.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Tuition Fee

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International

18950 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18950 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9550 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9550 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Leicester

751 - 1426 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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