Program Overview
The History at The University of Exeter 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 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Exeter, 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
- Advanced Historical Research Skills
- Critical Approaches to Early Modern History
- Critical Approaches to Maritime and Naval History
- Critical Approaches to Imperial and Global History
- Interpreting the Middle Ages
- Contested Pasts: History in the Public Sphere
- Critical Approaches in Medieval Research
- Medicine Beyond Borders: History and Politics of International Health
- Wealth and Work in Early Modern Britain
- Gender, Society and Culture in Early Modern Europe
- The Cold War: A Global History
- Soldiers in the Twentieth Century: A Global History
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Normally a minimum 2:1 Honours degree in History or a related discipline such as (Archaeology, Ancient History, Classics, Modern History, Medieval Studies or Latin), with a minimum 2.1 grade in the undergraduate dissertation. Students with combined honours degrees must have studied at least 1/3 of their degree in History-related modules or have some background in Medieval Studies, Classics and Ancient History or Latin. Exceptions may be made for students with relevant experience or qualifications depending on the submission of written work and/or interview.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Exeter 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 The University of Exeter
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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