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PostgraduateMA

History (Local History)

University of Leicester
Leicester, England
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1 yearDuration
£19,400Per Year (Home)
£19,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MA History (Local History) at University of Leicester. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This course is run by our internationally acclaimed Centre for English Local History (ELH), established in 1948. Our research centre advances the study of academic local history across England and Wales. You will study in-depth the interaction between society, families and landscape and use comparative methods to test hypotheses and interpretations, which might include comparisons with places outside of the British Isles. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Local History: Methods and Approaches
Regional Identities and Cultural Landscapes
Family and Community History
Historical Ecology and Environmental Change
Society and Settlement Patterns
Comparative Local History
Advanced Historical Research and Analysis
Dissertation in Local History
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Home Student Fee

£19,400

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Course description Course description This course is run by our internationally acclaimed Centre for Regional and Local History, established in 1948. Our research centre advances the study of academic local history across England and Wales. You will study in-depth the interaction between society, families and landscape and use comparative methods to test hypotheses and interpretations, which might include comparisons with places outside of the British Isles. Studying this pathway will allow you

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
35%Work & Study
65%Professional Jobs
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