MA Social and Economic History (Research Methods)

... United Kingdom
... Durham University - Study Group

Course Overview

Durham's MA in Social and Economic History at Durham provides training in research methods for historical topics in any aspect of social and economic history. The MA provides quantitative and qualitative research methods appropriate to a wide range of historical approaches. Accredited by the ESRC, this MA is part of our four-year funding scheme offered by the NINEDTP (Northern Ireland and North East Doctoral Training Partnership. You can apply for 1+3 funding for this MA followed by a Ph.D. in any aspect of social and economic history with expert supervision available within the Department €“ and with our partner institution in the NINEDTP at Newcastle University. This includes African history, and aspects of governance, as well as traditional social and economic topics.

General Eligibility

Subject requirements are a 2:1, with an overall average score of 65% or above, or a GPA of 3.5 or above, or equivalent. An undergraduate degree in History or a related subject is required.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

  • IELTS: 6.5 (no component under 6.0)_x000D_ _x000D_ TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 92 (no component under 23)

Programme Information
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Course Category

Humanities and Social Sciences


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Campus Name

Durham City


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

1


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Available Intake

44470


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IELTS Score

6.5


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Tuition Fees Range

£8,700, £21,360,


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