Program Overview
The History at University of Leicester 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 14,740 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leicester, 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
- Historical Research Methods
- Directed Reading Module
- Family History
- Mastering Medieval Sources
- Medieval Landscapes
- Patients and Practitioners: Responding to Illness in Early Modern Europe, 1450-1750
- The City in History
- The Holocaust - A Genocide: Mass Murder in Comparative Perspective
- The Prime Ministers: Political Leadership in Twentieth-Century Britain 1902/1997
- Victorian Society
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- 2:1 degree in history or another relevant discipline.
- We also welcome applicants who do not have a degree but who can show enthusiasm and competence by having attended relevant certificated courses, by submitting published work or by writing qualifying essays to a first degree standard.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,740 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,740 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leicester 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 Leicester
University of Leicester
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Leicester 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 4 September 2026
- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months