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Masters Degree Description

Join our flexible online History Masters programme and gain a graduate degree from a world-leading university. Choose from courses that span a range of countries, themes, time periods and methodologies.

Entry Requirements

These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or international equivalent, in a subject related to this programme.

You do not need a degree in History but you must demonstrate that you have successfully completed some courses offered by a History department with achievement at the level of a UK 2:1, US 3.25 GPA, or international equivalent. If you need advice on your application you can contact the Programme Director.

Relevant experience, or professional or other qualifications will also be considered.

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Module Details

The compulsory courses for this programme are:

Historical Research: Skills and Sources
Historical Research: Approaches to History

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