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PostgraduateMA

Black British History

Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£21,000Per Year (Intl)
£10,800Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, the MA Black British History provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MA in Black British History is an exciting opportunity to study and research the histories of Africans and African-descended peoples in the United Kingdom. - Black British history has been at the margins of academia for too long. MA Black British History is the first taught Masters programme in the country to focus exclusively on the histories of peoples of African origin and descent in the United Kingdom. Built by the tireless work of independent scholars and community activists, the field is now growing within UK universities. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Slavery
Emancipation and the Atlantic World
African Diaspora and Black European Histories
Migration and Settlement in Modern Britain
Imperialism and Colonial Legacies in Africa and the Caribbean
Black British Identities and Citizenship
Theoretical Frameworks in Black Studies
Research Methods in Historical Studies
Dissertation: Black British History Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£21,000

Home Student Fee

£10,800

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%Professional Jobs
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