Program Overview
The Integrated Masters in History at University of Derby is a MHis programme in Humanities over 48 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 Integrated Masters in 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: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 11,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Buxton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Integrated Masters in 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 Methods and Sources
- Religion, Empire and Ideas: The Making of British Identity, 1485-1789
- Britain in the Age of Innovation, 1790-1914
- Renaissance and Enlightenment: Europe, 1453-1789
- Romanticism and Revolution: Europe, 1789-1914
- Reaction, Reform and Revolution: Russia, 1825-1924.
- Contemporary Issues in the Creative and Cultural Industries
- Public History: Marketing and Presenting the Past
- Society, Culture and Politics in the First World War
- Close Encounters: European Imperialism and Decolonisation, 1757-1960
- Behind Closed Doors: Gender and Sex, 1685-1870
- The Making of Modern Medicine
- Triumph of the Dark: Europe Between the Wars, 1918-1939
- Goodbye Lenin: The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union
- Revolt against Reason? Philosophy and Culture after the Enlightenment
- The Politics of History: Using the Past in the Present
- Globalisation and the Legacy of Imperialism
- Environmental History: Nature, Landscape and Society.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- UCAS points - 120 (up to 16 from AS-levels).
- A-level - At least a C in Classical Studies, History or Politics at A Level (or equivalent qualification).
- GCSE - Five GCSEs at Grade C or above, including Maths and English.
- IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas).
- Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
- Cambridge English Scale: B2\xc2\xa0
- London Tests of English: level 4 for undergraduate courses is accepted.
- International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
- International GCSE English or English as a Second Language: Grade C.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Derby 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 Derby
University of Derby
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Derby 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 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months