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PostgraduateMA

Public History

University of York
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the MA Public History at University of York. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The programme offers students cutting edge interdisciplinary academic training together with exciting opportunities for hands-on experience in the cultural sphere through a placement in the heritage sector. The programme is designed to give students an understanding of the critical issues in public history and to analyse the variety of changing ways that the public engage with the past through not only traditional media, but also new digital and rich media products. International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Public History Theory and Practice
Digital Heritage and Media
Community Engagement and Interpretation
Heritage Site Management and Curation
Critical Issues in Memory Studies
Archives
Collections and Access
Public History Research Methods
Cultural Heritage Policy and Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ 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

£26,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£26,900

Home Student Fee

£12,000

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

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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About University of York

University of York offers Public History as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#169QS World
#20UK Ranking
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