Masters Achievement Scholarships
Durham University · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course

Offered by Durham University, the MA History provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Course details The MA in History brings together your own specialist field of interest and the broader academic discipline of history to prepare you for future research. The course is delivered by subject specialists whose expertise allows you to tailor the course to your own distinct areas of research. Areas of particular strength include African History, East Asian History, South Asian History, Transnational History, Medieval History, Early Modern History, Modern History, and Visual and Material Culture. International tuition fees are £28,500 per year, home/UK fees are £13,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£28,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£13,000
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £31,000 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £24,500 | £30,500 | £39,500 |
| 5 years | £29,500 | £41,000 | £57,500 |
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Durham University · Postgraduate
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Durham University · Postgraduate

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