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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

American History

University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England
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9 monthsDuration
£37,176Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MPhil American History at University of Cambridge is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 9-month full-time structure. American history at the University of Cambridge is a dynamic field which covers the history of what is now the United States, from the colonial period to the modern era. The MPhil in American History enables students to develop expertise in this ever-expanding field of historical scholarship. The MPhil in American History combines taught and research elements over a nine-month full-time programme. A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Colonial America and the British Atlantic
American Revolution and Early Republic
Nineteenth-Century American Society and Politics
American Imperialism and Global Power
Civil Rights and Modern America
Research Methods in Historical Scholarship
Historiography and Interpretative Approaches
Independent Research Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementThe MPhil in American History enables students to develop expertise in this ever-expanding field of historical scholarship. The MPhil in American History combines taught and research elements over a nine-month full-time programme. The MPhil in American History provides a point of entry into this rich tradition. However, the MPhil has also provided an excellent basis on which to proceed to a career in other, non-academic professions. Learning outcomes Students on the MPhil in American History wil

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£37,176

per year

Total Course Cost (9 months)£37,176

Home Student Fee

£18,656

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cambridge

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£30,000£33,500
3 years£25,000£30,000£38,500
5 years£29,500£39,500£54,000
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
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