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PostgraduateMA

Contemporary British History and Politic

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
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Course Overview

Offered by King's College London, University of London, the MA Contemporary British History and Politic provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Overview Our course offers you the chance to study Contemporary British History at an advanced level in one of the top ranked History departments in Europe. You can choose from a wide range of options taught by experts in the field, covering British economic, social, cultural, political, military, imperial, and diplomatic history, as well as the history of British science, technology and medicine. Our course leads to careers in research, journalism, the civil service, politics, teaching and finance. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

British Political History Since 1945
Social and Cultural Change in Modern Britain
Imperial Britain and Decolonisation
British Economic History and Policy
Historiography and Historical Methods
British Diplomacy and International Relations
Science
Technology and Medicine in Britain
Research Project in Contemporary British History
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£34,000
3 years£22,500£28,500£35,000
5 years£28,500£37,000£49,000
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers Contemporary British History and Politic as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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