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PostgraduateMA

History

York St John University
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£8,800Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by York St John University, the MA History provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Immerse yourself in history in one of England's most ancient cities. Our History MA offers a fascinating and challenging curriculum. It is led by our team of internationally recognised scholars, who combine research excellence with high quality teaching practice. International tuition fees are £8,800 per year, home/UK fees are £4,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Historical Theory and Methodology
Research Methods in History
Early Modern Europe: Politics and Culture
Modern British Social and Economic History
Twentieth Century International Relations
Historiography and Historical Debate
Specialised Research Project
Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£8,800

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£8,800

Home Student Fee

£4,400

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — York St John University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£18,000£22,000£26,500
3 years£15,500£19,500£25,000
5 years£19,500£23,000£29,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

56%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
35%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About York St John University

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

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