Overview

In this Public History course delivered by the University of York you'll study global perspectives on the relationship between the past and the public and evaluate their impact on modern day societies. You'll explore the role of museums and other heritage institutions, and consider the public history work of curators, archivists, and historians. At the same time, you'll analyse how engagement with history has evolved with new types of media, from film and TV to social media and virtual reality. You'll also undertake a valuable placement in order to tackle your own public history project, developing important skills in practice.

Career opportunities

museum curator/interpreter

visitor services manager

historic house/site manager

learning and education officer

archivist

heritage project manager

public engagement coordinator

media producer

outreach historian

journalist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concepts and Approaches in Public History

Research Training

Public History Placement

Smell and the Past

Creating the American Empire

Trans-Asian Trade along the Silk Roads

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Modern History View 75 other Masters in Modern History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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87

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate degree

2:2 or equivalent in History or a relevant subject.

Other qualifications and experience

We would consider a 2:2 but our decision would depend on the whole application including the quality of the written work submitted.

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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

26900 GBP / year

≈ 26900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12000 GBP / year

≈ 12000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time (2 years)

UK: £6,000

International/EU: £13,450

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 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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