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PostgraduateMA

Modern History

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£30,400Per Year (Intl)
£18,300Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MA Modern History at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London. 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. The degree provides broad coverage of the origins, formation and reinvention of the modern world. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

European Intellectual History 1789-1945
The Industrial Revolution and Society
Imperialism and Global Power Dynamics
Nationalism and the Nation-State
Modern Political Ideologies and Movements
Research Methods in Historical Studies
Dissertation and Independent Research
Twentieth-Century Revolutions and Transformations
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,400

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£30,400

Home Student Fee

£18,300

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
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About London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers Modern History as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#7UK Ranking
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