Overview

20th-Century British History by Research is offered by University of Buckingham. It is led by Simon Heffer, Professor of Modern British History in the University and a leading authority on the period.

Key Facts

The course includes a series of seminars (see below), given by a range of eminent guest speakers, to supplement students’ private research. These will provide a broad chronological survey of the period and an introduction to major themes in the political and social history of 20th century Britain, and are intended to stimulate ideas for research by students. All the seminars (apart from Dr Harris’s, which will be online) are to be held at in the elegant surroundings of the Reform Club, 104 Pall Mall, London SW1, at 6.30 pm on the given dates. Supervisory meetings will be held at the University’s offices at 51 Gower Street, Bloomsbury (near the British Museum) or by video link. The programme’s main focus is on politics and society, but also discusses cultural history and historiography. Guest speakers will include the contemporary historians Sir David Cannadine, Vernon Bogdanor, David Kynaston, Dominic Sandbrook, Jane Ridley, and Michael Bentley.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The MA does not offer systematic instruction in the facts; instead, the emphasis is on independent thought and research.
At the heart of the Buckingham MA is the close working relationship between student and supervisor. While the final thesis must be an independent work, it is the supervisor who offers advice on refining the topic (if necessary), on primary sources, on secondary reading, on research techniques and on writing the final text (which should be not less than 25,000 words). Supervisors and students will meet frequently throughout the year, and not less than twice a term; and the supervisor shall always be the student’s primary contact for academic advice and support.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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79

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buckingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History British Studies View 79 other Masters in British Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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79

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59

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

a first or upper second-class honours degree from a recognised university or,
a recognised professional qualification with relevant work experience.

In cases where candidates are applying on the basis of work experience, they may be asked to complete a short written assignment and/or attend an interview as part of the applications process.
Age is no barrier to learning and we welcome all applications from suitably qualified students. Due to their flexibility, our London-based MAs by research attract a wide variety of applicants from a range of backgrounds, including people in full-time employment and retirees. Our current students range in age from 25 to 75.

Tuition Fees

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16480 GBP / year

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10300 GBP / year

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Living costs

Buckingham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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