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    Modern World History MA

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    London, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £32,100.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits
    £85.00
    App fee

    Modern World History MA at King's College London is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in London, GB. Tuition is £32,100.

    About the program

    The program covers modern world history as global and transnational history, history of nations and empires, economies, cultures, politics, gender, and expertise and power, spanning Europe, UK, US, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Americas. It includes required modules on advanced skills, transnational history, and a dissertation, plus optional modules on various topics.

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    8th in Europe (QS World University Rankings 2025) | 3rd in the UK for Research Power (REF 2021)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    September 2026
    Jul 25, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min English language band: C (Faculty of Arts & Humanities); TOEFL iBT: 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing, 23 in reading and 20 in each of the other skills
    IELTS
    required
    Min English language band: C (Faculty of Arts & Humanities); IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in reading & writing and 6.0 in listening & speaking

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £21,240.00
    Annual living cost

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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 Modern World History MA at King's College London cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Modern World History MA at King's College London is £32,100 across 180 required credits.
    Is Modern World History MA at King's College London online or in-person?
    Modern World History MA at King's College London is offered in-person.
    How long does Modern World History MA at King's College London take to complete?
    Modern World History MA at King's College London is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Modern World History MA at King's College London?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor's (honours) degree
    What work-permit options follow Modern World History MA at King's College London?
    Post-completion work rights for Modern World History MA at King's College London: 24 months Graduate Route (UK)