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PostgraduateMA (Res)

History

University of Leeds
Leeds, England
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Course Overview

Offered by University of Leeds, the MA (Res) History provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Students have the opportunity to pursue independent historical inquiry and to produce new historical knowledge; the course has no formal teaching and throughout the course students work closely with 1 or 2 academics who supervise their project; students researching new avenues of historical inquiry and coming up with their own analysis and conclusions based on their personal study of primary and secondary source materials. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 96% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Historical Research Methods
Historiography and Historical Theory
Primary Source Analysis and Interpretation
Advanced Archival Research Skills
Dissertation Planning and Development
Independent Historical Inquiry Project
Thesis Writing and Academic Communication
Research Supervision and Mentoring
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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

64%Working
12%Studying
11%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
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About University of Leeds

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

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