London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Public History in Egham United Kingdom | Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
|
Egham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,700
(c. USD29,037.86)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Royal Holloway's Master of Arts in Public History, established in 2009, stands as the UK's longest-running program of its type, drawing students globally. Housed within the School of Humanities' History Department, the institution serves as both a premier European hub for public history and one of the nation's most progressive, varied, and esteemed academic units. Faculty members frequently contribute to television programs, radio broadcasts, and mainstream publications, while also participating in community initiatives that influence policy discussions and national discourse.
This graduate program provides exceptional preparation for careers in public history, whether at heritage locations, museums, or within media sectors like film, television, or journalism. Students develop professional expertise in historical presentation and communication through dynamic coursework, while networking with prominent figures including renowned historians, museum professionals, archivists, publishers, and media producers.
Program Length: 1 year for full-time study or 2 years part-time
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
2:1
UK Upper Class Honours degree (2:1) or equivalent, in History or a related subject in the Humanities or Social Sciences.
Candidates with professional qualifications and work experience in an associated area will also be considered.
Applicants come from a diverse range of backgrounds and we accept a broad range of qualifications (including first degrees in subjects other than History).
We occasionally invite candidates to an interview when we would like more information upon which to base a decision. If applicants are unable to attend, such as overseas students, we interview by telephone.
IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 7.0. No other subscore lower than 5.5.
Pearson Test of English: 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): ISE III.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) grade C
TOEFL iBT: 88 overall, with Reading 18 Listening 17 Speaking 20 Writing 26.
Duolingo: 120 overall, 135 in Literacy, 135 in Production and no sub-score below 100.
UK Upper Class Honours degree (2:1) or equivalent, in History or a related subject in the Humanities or Social Sciences.
Candidates with professional qualifications and work experience in an associated area will also be considered.
Applicants come from a diverse range of backgrounds and we accept a broad range of qualifications (including first degrees in subjects other than History).
We occasionally invite candidates to an interview when we would like more information upon which to base a decision. If applicants are unable to attend, such as overseas students, we interview by telephone.
IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 7.0. No other subscore lower than 5.5.
Pearson Test of English: 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): ISE III.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) grade C
TOEFL iBT: 88 overall, with Reading 18 Listening 17 Speaking 20 Writing 26.
Duolingo: 120 overall, 135 in Literacy, 135 in Production and no sub-score below 100.
Tuition
GBP
21,700