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Master of History of Wales
- Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Arts in History of Wales at Aberystwyth University (History and Welsh History), studied full-time on campus in Aberystwyth over 1 year.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate advanced concepts in History of Wales. Apply specialist methods to complex problems and communicate evidence-based conclusions in professional or academic settings.
Career outcomes
- Museums and archives
- heritage administration
- tourism
- public administration
- civil service
- local government
- teaching
- journalism
- broadcast media
- publishing
Curriculum
- 1-year full-time MA course. Core modules: Dissertation: Welsh History
- The Making of Wales
- Research Methods and Professional Skills in History
- Information and Society
- Post Medieval Palaeography and Diplomatic. Includes Dissertation: Welsh History (60 credits).
Entry requirements
Academic
- 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area
- or equivalent. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience. English Language Requirements IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component
- or equivalent Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor degree (honours standard) in a relevant subject; MBA/other courses may also consider work experience
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 93
- PTE Academic 62
- Cambridge C1 Advanced C 169 per component
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Personal Statement
- Academic References
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply using the postgraduate admissions portal and upload academic records and the supporting documents for your course. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £22,115 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Penglais Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Department of History and Welsh History |
| Department | Department of History and Welsh History |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,000 GBP tuition reduction for humanities Master study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £22,115 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no component below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 93, PTE Academic 62, Cambridge C1 Advanced C 169 per component, IELTS Academic 6.5.

