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Master of History by distance learning

University of Birmingham

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • 2 years
  • English
  • Online
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Arts in History by distance learning is a two-year part-time master's programme delivered online.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: no
  • Post-study work rights (2): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate subject knowledge in History by distance learning. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
  • Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Archivist
  • Senior policy adviser
  • Civil servant

Curriculum

  • Two-year part-time master's programme. 120 Credits. Core modules: LM Historical Approaches DL
  • Dissertation
  • Dissertation Preparation (History). Optional modules allow a tailored pathway. The page notes that module lists are indicative and may change.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Course page entry requirement: A 2:1 Honours Degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (honours, 2:1 Or international equivalent) in a relevant subject for most courses, Some courses accept any subject (conversion courses) or need work experience (MBA).

Documents you’ll need

  • Bachelor Degree Transcript
  • Bachelor Degree Certificate
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
  2. Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£5,895 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£16,722 GBP

Program details

CampusBirmingham
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Law
DepartmentHistory and Heritage
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    30 Oct 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    2 Jul 2027

    230 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.