Program Overview
The West Midlands History at University of Birmingham is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 West Midlands 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 3,510 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the West Midlands 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
- People and Places in the West Midlands c. 1000-1500
- Reformation, Social Change and Civil War: The West Midlands in the 16th and 17th Centuries
- Transforming the Region:\xa0 Economy, Society and Politics in the West Midlands in the 18th and 19th Centuries
- Turmoil and Change: Economy, Society and Politics in the West Midlands in the 20th century
- Sources and Research Techniques for the History of the West Midlands in the Medieval and Early Modern Periods
- Sources and Research Techniques for the History of the West Midlands in the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Most students will have a good honours degree normally of an upper second-class standard or above, prior to entry. A history degree is not required. Alternatively appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience in high-level historical research are taken into account. \xc2\xa0Each applicant is considered on their merits.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 3,510 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 3,510 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 24 months