MA History (Local History)

... United Kingdom
... University of Leicester

Course Overview

Our MA course will offer you a competitive advantage, and postgraduate qualifications can considerably enhance your career choices and future salary.

A postgraduate degree in History provides you with a wide range of skills, including:

  • critical analysis of textual, visual, and material evidence

  • statistical analysis and database design

  • advanced written and oral presentation skills

  • time management and independent work on a significant research project.

As a postgraduate student in the department, you will also have the opportunity to plan meetings, conferences, and options for teaching and demonstrating to undergraduate students.

The course will allow you to expand and deepen your historical knowledge and develop advanced research skills. We have a solid, robust tradition of pioneering fresh approaches in History from the local to the global. With over thirty research historians working in various fields, we offer expert supervision and a wealth of options. 

If you choose the Local History specialist pathway of our History MA, your degree certificate will read 'MA History (Local History).' Alternatively, you can opt for one of the other pathways or the standard History MA:

The MA degree will enhance your attractiveness to employers and equip you with the necessary training and experience to continue research at the doctoral level. In addition, you will be encouraged to develop an independent approach to research and critical reflection.

The course can also be studied part-time over two years.

General Eligibility

2:1 degree in history or another relevant discipline.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Humanities and Social Sciences


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Campus Name

Leicester, England


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 1 year or Part-time, 2 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.5


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Tuition Fees Range

UK fees: £8,600 & International fees: £17,500,


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