Program Overview
The English Local History at University of Oxford is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the English Local History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 9,391 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,556 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English Local History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- a qualifying test covering concepts and methods, and an introduction to research in local history
- two papers on sources, methods and foundations for English local history
- two advanced papers chosen from a range of specific themes in English local history
- an individually-researched dissertation of up to 15,000 words.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants are normally expected to be predicted or have achieved a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in any relevant subject.
- For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA normally sought is 3.7 out of 4.0.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,391 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,556 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,391 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,556 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Oxford directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2010-03-18
- Start Date 2018-10-08
- Language English
- Duration 24 months