Modern and Contemporary British History
Queen Mary University of LondonProgram Overview
The Modern and Contemporary British History at Queen Mary University of London 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 Modern and Contemporary British History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France 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
- Tuition: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Modern and Contemporary British 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
- Studying Modern and Contemporary British History
- History: Approaches, methods, challenges
- Britain and the Middle-East
- The US-UK Special Relationship
- Victors to victims: Representing the two World Wars in Britain
- History in Action
- The American Presidency
- Hollywood and the Second World War
- Islam is the solution? The History of Modern Islamism
- Modern Girls?
- Unfinished Revolution: Democracy in Britain and America, 1828-1928
- Biopolitics in Modern Britain
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).
Normally an upper second class honours degree in History or another humanities subject. A recognised equivalent from an accredited overseas institution or an equivalent professional qualification is also accepted. Applications from mature and non-traditional students are welcomed.
International applicants:
Students from outside of the UK help form a global community here at Queen Mary. If your first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English language proficiency.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Queen Mary 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 Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
