Overview

Within this History MA from The Open University UK you'll be introduced to the key themes of poverty and welfare, crime and policing, the role of families, urban history, religion and industrialisation. Using our world-class collection of online primary source materials, you'll be encouraged to produce an independent research project on a topic of your choice.

Key facts

Develops your ability to present a sustained argument in clear, logical prose
Builds your skills of analysis, critical thinking and practical research
Provides a firm foundation for further research studies
Applicable to a wide range of careers.

Career opportunities:

In addition to specific study of history, this degree will provide you with practical skills in the use of print and online primary source material and experience of project planning, research methods and writing a dissertation. An MA in History from The Open University UK can enhance your prospects if you work in (or plan to work in), teaching, libraries, archives, museums, heritage, travel and tourism. It is also excellent preparation for doctoral studies if you’re planning an academic career. History can also be valuable in a range of other careers, including journalism, writing, the civil service or public administration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History
Modern History

Knowledge and understanding
Cognitive skills
Practical and professional skills
Key skills

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-12 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

You must hold a UK honours degree (or equivalent), preferably with at least a 2:1 classification to study our MA in History.
Although your degree does not need to be in History or a closely related subject, you will need some knowledge of the subject to successfully complete this qualification, as the MA in History assumes all candidates have the knowledge and skills usually acquired by pursuing the subject at undergraduate level.

Tuition Fees

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6145 GBP / year

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3950 GBP / year

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Funding

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