Overview

In a world where we are connected worldwide through instant communication, there’s never been a more important time to study History across a global spectrum. On this Global History programme from University of Birmingham , you’ll explore how history informs your world, and its continuing transformations.

Career opportunities

By studying a postgraduate degree in History or Heritage at Birmingham, you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include the ability to collate together information, strong written and verbal communication skills, and analytical skills.

The History and Heritage graduates enter many roles, including:

Events and Exhibitions Assistant and Heritage Guide

Project Development Researcher

Collections Assistant

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

New Directions in Modern British Studies

African Oralities in the Digital Age

History & Heritage

Heritage Conservation Management

Heritage Interpretation

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-29 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-12 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Modern History View 81 other Masters in Modern History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

You'll need an Honours degree, normally in any humanities or social science discipline such as History, Politics, Cultural Studies, or Literature, and normally of an upper second-class standard.

Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

26180 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26180 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10900 GBP per year during 12 months.

UK: £5,450 part-time

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Global History.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Birmingham

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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