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PostgraduateMA

History

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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1 yearDuration
£27,000Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Holloway, University of London, the MA History provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Taking your MA in History at Royal Holloway means that you will have maximum flexibility to fully tailor your degree to your own areas of interest. Our internationally renowned academics, who are at the forefront of research and methodological innovation, will inspire and challenge you. On graduation you will have a balance of theories, concepts and practical skills, making this degree ideal if you are looking to develop your career in areas that involve the professional creation, evaluation and dissemination of knowledge or wish to progress towards a PhD in History. International tuition fees are £27,000 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and 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 £25,500 within three years, a 91% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Historical Research Methods and Theory
Gender and Cultural History
British History: Continuity and Change
European History: Power and Society
World History: Global Perspectives
Dissertation and Independent Research
Archives and Primary Source Analysis
History in Professional Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.575.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£27,000

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

60%Working
15%Studying
9%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Royal Holloway, University of London

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