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History MA or PGDip or PGCert

Oxford Brookes University

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Headington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Overview

Political turmoil. Changes in the concept of punishment. Beliefs about magical beings. History provides insight into the past to help us understand the present and to explore how the world has changed. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a graduate looking for your next steps, our MA History will challenge your thinking and give you the freedom to explore.

You’ll begin with a core module to help you study effectively at postgraduate level and prepare for completing your dissertation. Then it’s up to you to pick from our options. You might look at areas that dominate the news, or maybe you’re eager to explore a certain time period.

Whatever you choose, you’ll learn from our leading researchers so what you learn will reflect the most recent developments in various historical fields.

You can expect 1-1 time and detailed feedback on your work. And there are often guest speakers on campus too. Recent speakers include, Gary Sheffield, military historian, author and History Channel contributor, and Lord Powell, foreign policy adviser to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

Careers

With a combination of specialist knowledge and advanced training, you’ll graduate confident in your ability to research, write and develop your own work. This puts you in the ideal position to continue your academic study or kickstart your career in this area.

Students who have completed this course have secured a range of roles. A significant number decide to use their skills to inspire the next generation as secondary school history teachers.

You’ll be the perfect match for careers in:

archive management
law
local government
journalism
the civil service
the military.

Success in these sectors depends on excellent research and analysis skills, and you’ll be able to show employers that you tick all the boxes.

Students can also exit with Pgdip/PgCert awards.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 16,950per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University

  • University League Table

    46th

  • Campus address

    Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0BP, England

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Oxford is a city full of history and renowned for academic excellence and culture. Just over 1 hour from London, with 24-hour bus links to major airports.
Oxford Brookes courses give students the fundamental skills and experience needed to succeed in their chosen career and become internationally employable.
Starting university is exciting but also a time of great change, so Oxford Brookes does all it can to help you settle in, feel at home and make new friends.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    66th out of 91 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    109 53%

    77th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    53rd

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    73rd

    6

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