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    Queen's University Belfast

    History MA

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    Belfast, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £23,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Cohort
    students
    180
    Credits

    History MA at Queen's University Belfast is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Belfast, GB. Tuition is £23,000.

    About the program

    Offers modules on ancient, medieval, early modern and contemporary history across Ireland, Britain, USA, Europe, Africa and Asia, with strengths in public history, urban history, women’s and gender history, religious history, political history, and extra-European history. Includes methods and sources, research-based dissertation, and public history internships.

    Focus: both
    QS World University Rankings by Subject (History): 151-200 | REF 2021 (History): Top 23
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Autumn 2026
    Aug 14, 2026
    Fall 2026
    Aug 14, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 90
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component (*taken within the last 2 years)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months (UK Graduate Route)

    £15,600.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does History MA at Queen's University Belfast cost?
    The total estimated tuition for History MA at Queen's University Belfast is £23,000 across 180 required credits.
    Is History MA at Queen's University Belfast online or in-person?
    History MA at Queen's University Belfast is offered in-person.
    How long does History MA at Queen's University Belfast take to complete?
    History MA at Queen's University Belfast is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for History MA at Queen's University Belfast?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.2 Honours degree (with minimum of 55%)
    How large is the History MA at Queen's University Belfast cohort?
    History MA at Queen's University Belfast typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.