History MA
12 months full time; 24 months part time
Fees
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £5,500 part time £2,750
International: full time £11,500 part time fees
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
Programme Overview
This new programme is aimed at graduates with a background in history and related disciplines, and provides an excellent opportunity to study for an advanced level degree in history across a variety of cultures and time periods.
The programme is ideal if you would like to take an MA in History without narrowing your research interests, whilst maintaining a broader chronological and/or geographical focus for your studies.
Throughout the MA you will have the opportunity to gain the knowledge base and skills required for a variety of postgraduate careers. The programme is also excellent preparation for a higher level research degree (eg a PhD).
+Modules
The programme is delivered through a combination of seminars, lectures, individual tutorials and small-group teaching.
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules
+Entrance Requirements
Normally an upper-second class Honours degree, or an international equivalent, in history or a related subject. Applicants with non-standard qualifications and/or an appropriate level of experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding
Many students self-fund and/or part-fund through employer contributions, particularly for part-time study.
International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.
More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.+How to Apply
Visit our postgraduate application site.
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
+Further Information
For further information please contact:
Sandra Fletcher
School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 7966
E-mail: pg.historical@ncl.ac.uk
Subject Overview
This programme is within the subject area of History.
