
Course Overview
Offered by University of Sheffield, the MA History provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Sheffield, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. History shapes our society, culture, politics and economy - as well as who we are. Our History MA offers you the opportunity to work with world-leading experts to uncover these histories, while developing critical skills to evaluate historical sources in a world reshaped by digital technologies and AI. Course Description Our History MA allows you to pursue the history that interests you most, from medieval and early modern to modern and contemporary periods. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,605
per year
Home Student Fee
£11,380
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
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