MA History
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
This MA will see you join a community of postgraduate research students and benefit from the direct supervision of world-leading experts in historical research. The full-time programme is scheduled over 45 weeks, divided into three 15-week trimesters. Most of our modules use our innovative ‘block’ system, putting you in control of how you combine topics.
All our research is driven by both individual excellence and larger collaborative projects that have received significant amounts of external funding and which generate impact across a number of communities. With expert supervision, you’ll be supported through your dissertation. At 15,000 words, it’s the finale of your postgraduate study and needs a greater analytical depth and source material than anything you will have experienced as an undergraduate.
Key highlights
- Direct supervision from world-leading experts in historical research
- Join a community of postgraduate research students
- Flexible block system lets you choose how to combine topics
- Research linked to externally funded collaborative projects with community impact
- Supervised 15,000-word dissertation demanding deep analysis of source material
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree.
Scholarships
Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship
If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesGREAT Scholarship
Minimum of £10,000
Up to £10,000PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Archivist
- Museum curator
- Heritage officer
- Researcher
- History teacher
- Policy researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,485 per year | International: £18,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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