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    History MA

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    Newcastle upon Tyne, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £25,900.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits

    History MA at Newcastle University is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person ma program based in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB. Tuition is £25,900.

    About the program

    The program provides breadth of understanding across various eras and spaces, including medical history, ideas and ideologies, conflict, oral and public history, with modules on social, cultural, political, or economic themes, and expertise in environmental history and digital humanities. It offers access to local archives and covers geographical ranges from pre-historic to modern periods and local to global histories.

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    140 (QS World University Rankings 2026) | Complete University Guide #2 in North East England
    Part-time option

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does History MA at Newcastle University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for History MA at Newcastle University is £25,900 across 180 required credits.
    Is History MA at Newcastle University online or in-person?
    History MA at Newcastle University is offered in-person.
    How long does History MA at Newcastle University take to complete?
    History MA at Newcastle University is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for History MA at Newcastle University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 honours degree
    What work-permit options follow History MA at Newcastle University?
    Post-completion work rights for History MA at Newcastle University: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)