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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

History

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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1 yearDuration
£21,900Per Year (Intl)
£5,106Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bristol, the MPhil 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 Department of History delivers expert postgraduate supervision by internationally recognised scholars in a wide range of subject areas. The department offers a lively research community in the setting of an exciting city and region with a rich heritage. Excellent research resources are available for postgraduate study locally (for example in the library's Special Collections department and its print holdings: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/library/special-collections/), online through the library's database subscriptions, and in close proximity to the city. International tuition fees are £21,900 per year, home/UK fees are £5,106 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, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Historical Research Methods and Theory
Advanced Historiography and Archival Practice
Medieval Social and Cultural History
Early Modern Political and Economic History
Modern European History and Transnational Movements
Public History and Material Culture
Supervised Research Project
History Dissertation
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

£21,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£21,900

Home Student Fee

£5,106

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
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