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PostgraduateMA (Res)

History PhD

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£23,390Per Year (Intl)
£5,181Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MA (Res) History PhD at University of Birmingham. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Delve into British, European and world history from c.500 to the present day. Shape the future of historical research when you join our Department of History. As a postgraduate researcher at Birmingham, you’ll have the option to really specialise in your chosen area of History, supported by expertise across a diverse range of historical topics. At Birmingham, our research strengths include medieval history, cultural and social history, politics, economics, religion, war studies, the history of the Midlands, the history of sexuality and emotion, and history of the environment. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in History
Historiography and Theoretical Frameworks
Medieval Europe and Beyond
Cultural and Social History
Politics
Power and Conflict
Advanced Archival Research and Practice
Dissertation Supervision and Independent Research
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Historical Study
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,390

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£23,390

Home Student Fee

£5,181

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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