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PostgraduateMA

History

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, England
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
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Course Overview

Offered by Nottingham Trent University, the MA History provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MA History course presents an exciting opportunity for you to study new areas of historical investigation and to embark on your own primary research within an area of your choice. Although this is a taught postgraduate course, it still has the challenges of a research degree. Therefore it is an ideal course for those who wish to pursue a historical interest beyond undergraduate level or as preparation in research skills for those aspiring to undertake a PhD study. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Historical Research Methods and Historiography
Medieval and Early Modern Britain
Modern and Contemporary History
European History and Transnational Perspectives
Public History and Heritage Studies
Global History and World Perspectives
Dissertation in History
Themes in Historical Research and Analysis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£24,000£31,000
3 years£18,000£21,000£26,000
5 years£22,000£27,500£33,000
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
25%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
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