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    MPhil in History - History of War

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    Oxford, GBMPhilIn-person21 months
    £87,460.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    11
    Cohort
    students
    £75.00
    App fee

    MPhil in History - History of War at University of Oxford is a 21-month, in-person MPhil program based in Oxford, GB. Tuition is £87,460.

    About the program

    The program provides training in historical research on all aspects of war from the fall of the Roman Empire to the present, including archival research, core courses, optional subjects, and an original research project. It emphasizes broader contexts of conflict beyond traditional military history, covering impacts on society, economy, culture, environment, and politics.

    Focus: research
    1 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Arts and Humanities)

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    Deadlines

    Michaelmas 2027
    Jan 8, 2027
    Michaelmas 2028
    Jan 7, 2028

    Standardized tests

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

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £21,060.00
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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 MPhil in History - History of War at University of Oxford cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MPhil in History - History of War at University of Oxford is £87,460.
    Is MPhil in History - History of War at University of Oxford online or in-person?
    MPhil in History - History of War at University of Oxford is offered in-person.
    How long does MPhil in History - History of War at University of Oxford take to complete?
    MPhil in History - History of War at University of Oxford is structured around 21 months.
    What GPA is required for MPhil in History - History of War at University of Oxford?
    Per the program's published guidance: First-class or strong upper second-class honours (minimum 68% overall and 68% for dissertation)
    How large is the MPhil in History - History of War at University of Oxford cohort?
    MPhil in History - History of War at University of Oxford typically enrolls around 11 students per cohort.