Overview

The MA in Global History from Durham University equips you with the tools to explore the themes that define an interlinked global past in various regions of the world and from the medieval to late modern eras.

You will leave the course with a firm grounding in historical research and an aptitude for approaching it through the distinctive techniques of global history.

Global history is a distinctive method of analysis that considers historical events as they unfold in the context of large-scale political, cultural, social, economic, and environmental contexts that cut across traditional national and regional boundaries.

Modern-day challenges, such as the climate crisis and pandemic disease, highlight the benefits of a global perspective, but by no means are the global links that shape these challenges new phenomena.

A global historical perspective both puts modern global challenges in historical context and reveals the globally interconnected nature of past cultures and civilisations.

Postgraduates play an active part in the academic and social life of the Department with involvement in discussion groups, annual conferences, and guest lectures.

The course offers the opportunity for wider academic networking through the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies, the Centre for Nineteenth Century Studies, and the Centre for Visual Arts and Culture, among other centres and institutes.

Employability

Postgraduate students from the History Department at Durham have progressed to a wide variety of academic, academic-related, heritage and professional careers. They have entered sectors from professional services (law, civil service, accountancy), to teaching and business.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Intellectuals and Public Opinion in Global History

The Nature of History: Approaches to Environmental History

An Exhibitionary Complex: Museums, Collecting and the Historical Imagination

Exile and Migration across the Indian Ocean, 1500-2000

Serious Fun: A History of Sport from the Late Middle Ages to the Present

The City in History

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Modern History Museum Studies View 371 other Masters in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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102

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Other requirements

General requirements

Subject requirements are a 2:1 undergraduate qualification in History or a related subject, with an overall average score of 65% or above, or a GPA of 3.5 or above, or equivalent, plus:

An Academic CV

A sample of written work (up to 2,500 words for MA courses)

Academic Transcripts and Certificates

A 750-word outline of your intended research

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

27500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

14000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14000 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part Time Fees

Home students £7,700 per year
International students £15,200 per year

Living costs for Durham

660 - 1140 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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