Overview

The History programme offered by University of Warwick offers advanced study in history. Our MA programme allows you the opportunity to both specialise and diversify, to follow your passion and to try something new. You will be taught by experts in their field, introducing you to their areas of research and what it is to be a historian. You will have the opportunity to study and write about what really enthuses you, and to pursue in-depth research on your chosen dissertation topic.

Key Facts

The new core module, redeveloped for 2026 entry, is called ‘History Writing: Theory and Practice.’ Over two terms you will learn about recent theories and methodologies in history writing to understand human experience and agency, questions of power and knowledge, and conceptions of historical change. As well as covering more fundamental themes and approaches to historical research, this module will enable you to prepare for the dissertation research and writing process. Interactive workshop sessions will support students to develop the skills needed to produce an original piece of historical research.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Slave Revolts in the Americas
Amity, Antagonism and Appeasement: Anglo-German Encounters
Writing the Stories of Everyday People in the Past
Fieldwork: Adventures in the Archives
Capitalism and the Human Subject: A History
Utopias and the Idea of Home and Community

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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140

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TOEFL^® IBT

108

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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140

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108

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject
IELTS overall score of 7.5, minimum component scores of two at 6.5/7.0 and the rest at 7.5 or above.
They typically ask for one academic reference for taught courses, and two academic references for research courses.
You will be asked to include an email address for your referee(s) when submitting your application and we will contact them for you.

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

26630 GBP / year

≈ 26630 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11840 GBP / year

≈ 11840 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time fees:

National: £5,920 per year
International: £13,310 per year

Living costs

Coventry

United Kingdom

656 - 1057 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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