Program Overview
The History of Wales at Aberystwyth University is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, Welsh 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 of Wales 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, Welsh
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the History of Wales 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
- Theory and Methodology
- Dissertation 1
- Tradition and Innovation in Welsh Society and Culture
- Landownership and Society in Wales
- Class and Community in Wales 1850-1939
- Political Institutions and Welsh Society 1880-1980
- Political Culture and the Popular Press in Wales
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 Upper 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).
The minimum basic entry requirement for a Masters degree is normally an Honours Degree (Class 2 Division 1) or equivalent. Prospective Masters students should ensure that they have arranged with referees for their references to be available as required.
Non-native English speakers are required to take a University recognised test of academic English language proficiency with required minimum proficiency levels equating to an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum 5.5 in each component.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Established in 1872 as the first university in Wales, Aberystwyth University is a public research institution located on the scenic west coast of Wales. It is highly regarded for its teaching...
University Profile- Language English, Welsh
- Duration 12 months