Overview

This Public History degree from University of York is offered through History in conjunction with the Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past (IPUP).

Quick Facts:

You'll study the variety of perspectives on the relationship between the past and the public and evaluate their impact on the modern day heritage sector.
You'll analyse how public engagement with the past has evolved with new types of media. Finally, you'll explore the role of museums and other heritage institutions in our society and their impact on our identity throughout history.

While completing your MA, you will gain essential skills in research, presentation and analysis. These skills are invaluable for progressing to a PhD and for a diverse range of careers, including within the heritage sector.

Our graduates have gone in work in roles such as:

Public programmes assistant
Archivist
Visitor experience host
Curator
Tour manager
Museum interpretation developer
Project manager
Outreach historian

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public History: Meanings and Values in Public History

Public History: Methodologies & Practices in Public History

Research Training

Public History placement

A Picture of Health: The Mass Media and Public Health in the Twentieth Century

Class Wars in U.S. History, 1786-1929

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

96

Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Modern History View 99 other Masters in Modern History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

96

Duolingo English Test

120

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Student insurance

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate degree

2:1 or equivalent in History or a related discipline.

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 Fee

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International

25900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25900 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

11200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11200 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time (2 years)

UK: £5,600
International/EU: £12,950

Living costs for York

646 - 1124 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 Public History.

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

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Living costs for York

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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