Course Overview
The MA Contemporary History at University of Sussex is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 4th in the UK for our research impact in History in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) =20th in the UK for History (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024) About the course Our innovative and diverse MA focuses on key themes in the history of Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East from the late 19th century onwards. Some of the themes that you may explore include: - the emergence of modern human rights - the impact of the ‘cultural turn’ and identity politics on the discipline of history - the role of community archives, digital resources and family histories... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
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£23,500
per year
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