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Master of Modern History

Canterbury, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Modern History is a 3-year full-time undergraduate degree offered by the School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Essex.

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

Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Modern History. Apply relevant analytical
Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

Museum officer
Archive assistant
Heritage professional
Collections and outreach roles
Civil Service
Local government
Policy research and public administration
Journalism
Publishing
Research
Communications and content roles
Teaching
Educational organisations and academic support roles
Policy research

Curriculum

3-Year full-time course in Modern History
360 Credits in total
Taught by the School of Philosophical
Historical
and Interdisciplinary Studies. Compulsory modules include Rebellious Pasts: Challenging and Creating Histories
Exploring History: Research Workshop
Research Project. Optional modules let students tailor the degree. An optional placement year is available. A study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer (course page): 2.2 or above in an acceptable subject.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (first or second class honours or equivalent), By country on https://www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/countries/index.html

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 63
TOEFL iBT 4
Oxford Test of English 118
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Personal Statement
Academic Reference
Academic Transcripts
Identification Document

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines: taught courses 27 Nov 2026 for January 2027
31 Aug 2027 for September 2027. Apply online via 'Apply now' on the course page (Kent Vision portal). No application fee. Provide the personal statement
An academic reference
Transcript and ID. Complete the CAS Shield interview if asked. Meet conditions
Accept as Unconditional Firm and pay the deposit via the e-store or Flywire. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£23,950 GBP
Application fee	£0 GBP
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Canterbury
Faculty or school	School of Humanities
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Kent publishes international postgraduate scholarship opportunities. Eligibility, Entry year and award value vary, Check the current scholarship criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Aug 2027
290 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.