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PostgraduateMA

History

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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1 yearDuration
£29,300Per Year (Intl)
£14,600Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bristol, the MA History provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MA in History is the perfect next step for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of the past or move into a career involving history. We teach a variety of historical approaches through courses that focus on different periods and places. You can opt to take specialist master's level units in History and other subjects, join undergraduate History units, or undertake independent solo research projects supervised by a specialist. International tuition fees are £29,300 per year, home/UK fees are £14,600 per year, and 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, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Historical Research Methods and Historiography
Colonialism
Empire and Global Power
Gender
Sexuality and the Body in History
Environmental History and Ecological Change
Public History and Heritage Practice
Medieval and Early Modern Europe
Contemporary Britain and America
Independent Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,300

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£29,300

Home Student Fee

£14,600

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

65%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Bristol

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

#51QS World
#9UK Ranking
32,435+Students
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