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Global History: Empires, States and Cultures

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£20,850Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Global History: Empires, States and Cultures at Birkbeck, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This MA Global History: Empires, States and Cultures will expand and deepen your understanding of world history as you explore diverse interconnections across geographical and national boundaries. Why choose this course? - Taught by experts in African, Asian, Atlantic, European and Middle Eastern histories, societies and cultures, this course offers you the opportunity to examine theoretical and empirical approaches to the study of global interactions across history. - You will be able to explore fascinating themes such as empires and imperialism; nations and nationalisms; decolonisat... International tuition fees are £20,850 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 a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Global History: Theories and Approaches
Empires and Imperialism in World History
Nations
Nationalisms and State Formation
Decolonisation
Migration and Diaspora Studies
Environmental History and Global Change
Transnational Histories of Ideas and Culture
Primary Sources and Historical Research Methods
Dissertation: Global History Research Project
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 above and references. 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 f

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,850

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

55%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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