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    MPhil in History - Early Modern History 1500-1700

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    Oxford, GBMPhilIn-person21 months
    £87,300.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    30%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    11
    Cohort
    students
    £75.00
    App fee

    MPhil in History - Early Modern History 1500-1700 at University of Oxford is a 21-month, in-person MPhil program based in Oxford, GB. Tuition is £87,300.

    About the program

    Introduces latest developments in British, European, and World history from 1500-1700, covering Reformation, Enlightenment, Renaissance, Baroque culture, warfare, state growth, gender relations, and social hierarchies. Includes core courses, optional subjects, skills training, and a substantial dissertation based on archival research.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Michaelmas 2027
    Jan 10, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT* including the 'Home Edition'(Institution code: 0490) 110 Listening: 22 Reading: 24 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic (Institution code: 0713) 7.5 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £25,260.00
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    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 MPhil in History - Early Modern History 1500-1700 at University of Oxford cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MPhil in History - Early Modern History 1500-1700 at University of Oxford is £87,300.
    Is MPhil in History - Early Modern History 1500-1700 at University of Oxford online or in-person?
    MPhil in History - Early Modern History 1500-1700 at University of Oxford is offered in-person.
    How long does MPhil in History - Early Modern History 1500-1700 at University of Oxford take to complete?
    MPhil in History - Early Modern History 1500-1700 at University of Oxford is structured around 21 months.
    What GPA is required for MPhil in History - Early Modern History 1500-1700 at University of Oxford?
    Per the program's published guidance: a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (a minimum of 68% overall and 68% for the dissertation)
    How competitive is MPhil in History - Early Modern History 1500-1700 at University of Oxford?
    MPhil in History - Early Modern History 1500-1700 at University of Oxford reports an acceptance rate of approximately 30%.