Program Overview
The History By Distance Learning at University of Birmingham is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 History By Distance Learning 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: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 3,825 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,825 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the History By Distance Learning 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
- Contemporary History: Mass Society and Modernity 1914-1945; Globalisation since 1945
- Global History: Global Histories: Comparisons and Connections; The Making of the World: Themes in Global History
- Modern British Studies: New Directions in Modern British History; Sites and Sources in Modern British Studies
- Historical Methods: Research Skills
- Research Methods & Skills: Dissertation Preparation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
You will need an Honours degree in a relevant subject, normally of an upper second-class standard.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 3,825 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,825 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 3,825 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,825 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-09-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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