MA by Research History in Durham United Kingdom | Durham University

Durham University | Durham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 24,500
(c. USD32,784.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Durham draws in top-tier postgraduate students globally, offering comprehensive support for your personal and professional growth.
Pursuing a research degree allows you to explore a subject innovatively, leaving your unique imprint on the field. Your work will be assessed through an extensive written submission, guided by dedicated supervision from two advisors.
MA by Research - This full-time one-year program (or two years part-time) culminates in a thesis of maximum 50,000 words. Showing exceptional ability may open doors to advanced postgraduate research opportunities.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

The standard minimum entry requirements for Postgraduate Research are an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university or an equivalent degree qualification from an overseas university. A Masters qualification is a requirement for entry on our PhD programme. Evidence of research skills and/or experience is useful. For international applicants whose first language isn’t English, we require a UKVI/IELTS score of 7 (with no component under 6.5). Applicants who have not reached this level, can be admitted to a 6-, 10- or 20-week pre-sessional English Language course, with the course length depending on your current UKVI/IELTS score (which must be over 6.0, with no component under 5.5). TOEFL iBT: 92 (no component under 23); 176 (minimum of 169 per component) in Cambridge Scale (CPE or CAE; Pearson Academic (PTE): 62 (with no less than 56 in each Communicative Skill).

Tuition GBP 24,500
Durham, United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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