Program Overview
The History at Goldsmiths University of London is a MRes 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 13,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,780 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, 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
Compulsory modules
You take the following two compulsory modules:
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Explorations and Debates in History | 30 credits |
| Research Skills | 30 credits |
Optional modules
You also take two thematic option modules. You could:
- Choose both options from those offered by History
- Choose one History option and another from a different Goldsmiths subject area
- Choose one History option and another from the list of 30+ options available each year in other History schools that participate in the University of London MA Intercollegiate Sharing Scheme
Dissertation
You will begin work on your dissertation in the second term. In the third term, you will participate in the dissertation conference and will then complete your work over the summer.
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Dissertation | 60 credits |
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You should normally have, or expect to gain, an upper second class undergraduate degree in a humanities or social science subject, or be qualified by previous experience and able to demonstrate the ability to work at postgraduate level.
Equivalent qualifications
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.English language requirements
If English isn\xc2\x92t your first language, you\xc2\x92ll need to meet our English language requirements to study with us.For this programme we require:
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in the written test and no individual test lower than 6.0)
If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,780 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,780 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Goldsmiths University of London 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 Goldsmiths University of London
Goldsmiths University of London
London, England
Goldsmiths, University of London, formerly Goldsmiths College, University of London, is a constituent research university of the University of London. It was originally founded in 1891 as The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 12 months