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    History MA

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    Durham City, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £28,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits

    History MA at Durham University is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Durham City, GB. Tuition is £28,500.

    About the program

    The program combines a research-focused core module on historical practices, theories, approaches, and methodologies with optional modules on topics such as African, East Asian, South Asian, Transnational, Medieval, Early Modern, Modern History, and Visual and Material Culture, culminating in a dissertation.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Standardized tests

    IELTS
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    Min 7.0 (with no component under 6.5) or equivalent (Band A)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does History MA at Durham University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for History MA at Durham University is £28,500 across 180 required credits.
    Is History MA at Durham University online or in-person?
    History MA at Durham University is offered in-person.
    How long does History MA at Durham University take to complete?
    History MA at Durham University is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for History MA at Durham University?
    Per the program's published guidance: a 2.1 (with an overall average of 65% or above) or GPA of 3.5, or equivalent
    What work-permit options follow History MA at Durham University?
    Post-completion work rights for History MA at Durham University: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)