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British History, MA, Newcastle University

the United Kingdom

Newcastle University

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MAPart-time24 monthsfind outfind outfind out

About British History, MA - at Newcastle University

Our British History MA is the only one of its kind in the UK. It provides you with the opportunity to study the political, social, economic and cultural history of the British Isles. We offer intensive teaching in the methodologies and concepts used by historians.

The course covers a wide range of British history from early medieval to modern periods and includes historical methodology and concepts, ideas and influences, reform and reaction.

There is flexibility in the choice of taught modules to allow you to be able to study the periods of history and subjects that most interest you. For the part-time route the selection of modules to take and their timing will be decided in consultation with the Degree Programme Director. We offer an optional independent study project as well as the compulsory dissertation.

Delivery

You will take compulsory modules in British History and choose the remaining credits from MA modules within the School of History Classics and Archaeology, or another School that is of interest and relevance.

Facilities

You will have access to top quality facilities, including:

  • the Great North Museum: Hancock
  • the Wolfson Archaeology Laboratory
  • computing facilities with access to relevant databases and free printing.
  • a dedicated MA study space

British History MA students also receive a personal research allowance of £100.

Notes about fees for this course

See our course fees and funding webpage - http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/degrees/british-history-ma/#fees&funding

Entry requirements

2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in history or a related subject such as:

  • politics
  • economics
  • English
  • sociology

We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications.

International Students

International Students

To study this course you need to meet our Band 5 English Language requirements:

Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills).

Pre-sessional English Language courses are not accepted as an alternative entry to this course.

Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.

The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.

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