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PostgraduateMA

History

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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1 yearDuration
£24,300Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Lancaster University, the MA History provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Lancaster University’s research specialisms cover a broad range of historical periods and geographies, and we are recognised experts in training future historians. You will explore how historical scholarship impacts the real world, from informing government policy to courtroom advocacy; how it shapes public understanding of the past, and how big historical themes play out across the centuries and around the world. With advanced knowledge and skills, you'll be ready to launch a standout career, whether as a professional historian or in a wide range of exciting fields Why Lancaster? - Fo... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Why Lancaster?
Why the past matters
Becoming a historian
Follow your interests
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,300

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£24,300

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

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India Scholarship – Postgraduate

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

£10,000scholarship value
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  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

10% off feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers History as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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18,620+Students
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