London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Contemporary History and Politics in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
|
London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,830
(c. USD26,535.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our MA in Contemporary History and Politics provides a rigorous foundation in analyzing modern historical developments, offering focused expertise on specific regions and topics. The program examines the intricate relationships between national, international, and global political and historical factors that shape today's world, while equipping you with professional historical research methods and analytical skills.
The required introductory course covers essential methodological, conceptual, and theoretical frameworks for graduate-level historical research. It also examines key issues in contemporary history and political studies. You'll receive comprehensive research training to support your dissertation work on a topic of your choice.
Start Date: October 2024 Duration: One year
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A secondclass honours degree 22 or equivalent
We offer a oneyear Graduate Certificate in History which can be used as a conversion course if you want to study history at postgraduate level but have a degree in a significantly different discipline
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications andor relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners
On your application form please list all your relevant qualifications and experience including those you expect to achieve
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests and at least 7.0 in writing.
TOEFL IBT Higher requirement 94 reading 19 writing 24 listening 20 speaking 20
We offer a oneyear Graduate Certificate in History which can be used as a conversion course if you want to study history at postgraduate level but have a degree in a significantly different discipline
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications andor relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners
On your application form please list all your relevant qualifications and experience including those you expect to achieve
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests and at least 7.0 in writing.
TOEFL IBT Higher requirement 94 reading 19 writing 24 listening 20 speaking 20
Tuition
GBP
19,830