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    MPhil in History - Intellectual History

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    Oxford, GBMPhilIn-person21 months
    £87,546.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    15%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    1
    Cohort
    students
    £75.00
    App fee

    MPhil in History - Intellectual History at University of Oxford is a 21-month, in-person MPhil program based in Oxford, GB. Tuition is £87,546.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program covering thinkers and ideas from the fourth to the twenty-first centuries in transnational contexts, including Global Intellectual History, History of Scholarship, History of Science, History of Art, Historiography, and History of Political Ideas. Includes core courses, optional subjects, skills training, and a substantial research project with archival research.

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    Deadlines

    Michaelmas 2027
    Jan 7, 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

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £20,520.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MPhil in History - Intellectual History at University of Oxford cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MPhil in History - Intellectual History at University of Oxford is £87,546.
    Is MPhil in History - Intellectual History at University of Oxford online or in-person?
    MPhil in History - Intellectual History at University of Oxford is offered in-person.
    How long does MPhil in History - Intellectual History at University of Oxford take to complete?
    MPhil in History - Intellectual History at University of Oxford is structured around 21 months.
    What GPA is required for MPhil in History - Intellectual History at University of Oxford?
    Per the program's published guidance: Strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (at least 68% overall and 68% for the dissertation)
    How competitive is MPhil in History - Intellectual History at University of Oxford?
    MPhil in History - Intellectual History at University of Oxford reports an acceptance rate of approximately 15%.