University of Chester

History MA

University of ChesterExton Park, Chester

Course overview

Our MA course will allow you to build upon existing historical interests, while also acquiring new expertise in a range of exciting historical topics. At the same time, the course places great weight on key research techniques, helping you to develop and enhance the skills that historians use when approaching the past.

Key highlights

  • Builds on existing historical interests while exploring new topics
  • Strong emphasis on key historical research techniques
  • Develops the skills historians use when approaching the past

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant discipline; or above

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • International Alumni Scholarship

    Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.

Careers this course leads to

  • Archivist
  • Heritage officer
  • Museum curator
  • Historical researcher
  • Secondary school history teacher
  • Records manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,090 for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees | International: £15,500 (2026/27) — More on International fees

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 Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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