Program Overview
The The Making of the Modern World at School of Advanced Study 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 The Making of the Modern World 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 7
- Tuition: GBP 14,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,960 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the The Making of the Modern World 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 Skills (with the Institute of Historical Research)
- European Decolonisation in the 20th Century
- Ethnicity, Nationalism, Liberation and Identity: the view from the\xa0extra-European world
- Dissertation (15,000 words)
- Diplomacy and Decolonisation
- Geopolitics and Decolonisation
- Policing, Intelligence and Counter-Insurgency
- Decolonisation, Nation-State Building and Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The normal minimum entrance requirement is a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree from a university in the UK, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard (for example a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher).
We can consider applications from candidates who do not meet the formal academic requirements, but who offer alternative qualifications and/or relevant experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,960 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,960 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact School of Advanced Study 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 School of Advanced Study University of London
School of Advanced Study University of London
London, United Kingdom
The School of Advanced Study (SAS), a postgraduate-only institution of the University of London, is the UK's national centre for the promotion and facilitation of research in the humanities and...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-02
- Language English
- Duration 12 months