Historical Research

Course Overview

The MA Historical Research 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 Historical Research is our most flexible postgraduate history course, offering you the opportunity to develop a pathway through the course that best suits your needs and interests. Why choose this course? - It gives you the chance to formulate a bespoke course choosing from a wide variety of different option modules which explore topics ranging across different regions and periods. - You can also decide on a research route through this course that offers you the intellectual foundation, practical techniques and confidence to pursue a PhD or independent historical research in a... 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 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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