Program Overview
The History at Plymouth University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Core modulesMAHI700Key Debates and Research Methods in HistoryMAHI701Public HistoryMAHI702MA History DissertationOptional modulesMAHI703Britain in the SixtiesMAHI710The Irish Revolution 1912-37MAHI718Independent Research Project in HistoryMAHI704Piracy and Privateering, 1560-1816MAHI706The Civil Rights MovementMAHI712Empire of Law. Ruling the British Empire 1760-1960MAHI705The African American ExperienceMAHI709The French Wars of Religion 1558-1598MAHI714Culture and Society. Britain c 1760-1914MAHI716America and the United Nations 1945 to the presentMAHI720Key Debates in Post War Japanese HistoryMAHI721From Unification to Reunification: Key Themes in Modern German History
- MAHI700Key Debates and Research Methods in History
- MAHI701Public History
- MAHI702MA History Dissertation
- MAHI703Britain in the Sixties
- MAHI710The Irish Revolution 1912-37
- MAHI718Independent Research Project in History
- MAHI704Piracy and Privateering, 1560-1816
- MAHI706The Civil Rights Movement
- MAHI712Empire of Law. Ruling the British Empire 1760-1960
- MAHI705The African American Experience
- MAHI709The French Wars of Religion 1558-1598
- MAHI714Culture and Society. Britain c 1760-1914
- MAHI716America and the United Nations 1945 to the present
- MAHI720Key Debates in Post War Japanese History
- MAHI721From Unification to Reunification: Key Themes in Modern German History
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To join MA History you will need:
- an honours\xc2\xa0 degree in history or a related subject, or a professional qualification, recognised as being equivalent to degree standard
- an ordinary degree, foundation degree, higher national diploma, or university diploma, accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field.
If you possess overseas qualifications you can check their comparability with the UK equivalent through\xc2\xa0UK NARIC, who provide an advisory service.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Plymouth University 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 Plymouth
University of Plymouth
Plymouth, United Kingdom
University of Plymouth 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- Language English
- Duration 12 months