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Overview
The Master's degree in European History at Birkbeck, University of London brings together these different fields and develops new approaches to the history of Europe from the early modern period to the present day. It provides you with an appreciation of key debates that have shaped our understanding of Europe and the most important historical and methodological approaches to critically interpreting the European past. Rather than presuppose one all-encompassing definition of 'Europe', whether geographical, ideological or otherwise, the course highlights the different contexts within which the European past and present can be analysed.
Alongside a wide range of option modules covering many aspects of European history and politics from the early modern period to the Cold War, you will also receive training in research methods and undertake your own dissertation, which makes this programme an excellent entry point for more advanced study at either MPhil/PhD level or professionally.
Careers and Employability
Graduates go in to careers in education, the Civil Service, research and journalism, archiving and libraries. Possible professions include teacher, Civil Service fast streamer, researcher, journalist, or archivist. This degree may also be useful in becoming a museum education officer, museum curator, editorial assistant, or politician’s assistant.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Mastering Historical Research: Birkbeck Approaches
- A Continent on the Move: Migration in Europe, 1919 to 2019
- Africa Imagined: Visions of a Continent, 1600-2000
- Auschwitz in History and Memory
- Battleground Spain, 1936-1939
- Britain and Germany: The History of a Relationship, 1815-1990
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 94
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies History European Studies View 50 other Masters in European Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 94
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Other requirements
General requirements
A second-class honours degree (2:2 or above).
- On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.
- Your personal details
- Your qualifications
- Your work experience
- Your personal statement
- Referees
- Statistical information
- English proficiency
The application form
Tuition Fee
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International
16380 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16380 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9030 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9030 GBP per year during 12 months.
- Part-time home students: £4515 pa
- Part-time international students: £8190 pa
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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