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Overview
This Economic and Social History programme from the University of Oxford is intended to introduce you to the wide variety of methods used in the study of economic and social history, as well as to the subject itself.
The core qualifying papers provide an opportunity to evaluate a range of different qualitative and quantitative methodological approaches; they impart a common language, and create a close and friendly community, in which ideas are shared, and strong personal ties are forged, developing a community that provides a base from which to venture out and experience the intellectual, social and cultural rewards of Oxford.
Supervision
The allocation of graduate supervision for this course is the responsibility of the Faculty of History and it is not always possible to accommodate the preferences of incoming graduate students to work with a particular member of staff. Under some circumstances a supervisor outside the Faculty of History may be nominated.
Graduate destinations
About a quarter of master’s students proceed to doctoral work at Oxford; others continue academic study at other institutions. Other career destinations are as diverse as, but broadly in line with, undergr
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The standard course in quantitative methods and computer applications for economic and social history is a simple and very informal start to elementary quantitative methods covering some of the techniques most widely used in research in the historical and social sciences and emphasizing the relevance of the historical issues. No prior knowledge of mathematics or statistical theory is expected.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7.5
TOEFL® IBT 110
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics History View 643 other Masters in History in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7.5
TOEFL® IBT 110
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official transcript(s)
- CV/résumé
- Statement of purpose/personal statement: A maximum of 1,000 words
- Written work: Two essays of a maximum of 2,000 words each or one essay of a maximum of 4,000 words
- References/letters of recommendation: Three overall, generally academic
Tuition Fee
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International
28560 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28560 GBP per year during 21 months. -
National
12550 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12550 GBP per year during 21 months.
Living costs for Oxford
939 - 1530 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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