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PostgraduateMA

Contemporary History and Politics

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£22,230Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MA Contemporary History and Politics at Birkbeck, University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This MA Contemporary History and Politics combines a rich and varied study of the recent past and politics allowing you to explore how the two disciplines intersect and integrate. We cover a wide geographic range of content so you can choose to focus on Europe, Britain, China, Africa, South Asia or the Middle East. Why choose this course? - You will be taught by internationally acclaimed scholars, so you have the opportunity to critically reflect with them on key historical events, methodologies and ideas. International tuition fees are £22,230 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Ing a wide sweep of political ideas and systems
historical periods and regions of the world
Why choose this course?
Highlights
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements A second-class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent. We offer a one-year Graduate Certificate in History, which can be used as a conversion course if you want to study history at postgraduate level but have a degree in a significantly different discipline. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,230

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£22,230

Home Student Fee

£12,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£26,500£40,000
3 years£14,500£23,500£26,500
5 years£21,000£27,500£34,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Birkbeck, University of London

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