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PostgraduateMA

History

University of Sheffield
Sheffield, England
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1 yearDuration
£25,605Per Year (Intl)
£11,380Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

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

Historical Research Methods and Theory
Digital Humanities and Historical Practice
Public History and Heritage Studies
Medieval and Early Modern History
Modern and Contemporary History
Dissertation Research Project
History in the Digital Age
Advanced Historical Analysis and Interpretation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic67————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,605

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£25,605

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

51%Working
16%Studying
16%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
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About University of Sheffield

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

#82QS World
#12UK Ranking
28,280+Students
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