Study location	United Kingdom, Birmingham
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MA

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) At least a Bachelor degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university or equivalent. The degree must be in a relevant subject. Applicants need an Honours degree in a relevant subject, such as History, Politics, Cultural Studies, normally of an upper second-class standard. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. Take originals along when you go to study.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE, CAE or CPE, IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+ IELTS : Score 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band. Or Cambridge English(CAE): Advanced Minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component. Please note: TOEFL IBT test will not be accepted for September 2015 entry.

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. Two academic references (or if appropriate to the programme applied for, one could be from your employer).

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. birmingham.ac.uk/..rn-british-studies.aspx

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

You will study four core modules [see full descriptions below]:

New Directions in Modern British History
Sites and Sources in Modern British Studies
Historical Methods: Research Skills
Research Methods & Skills: Dissertation Preparation
All core modules are assessed by 4,000-word essay.

You will also choose two 20-credit optional modules – one in autumn and one in spring – or a 40-credit special-subject module which runs across both terms. The 20-credit modules are assessed by 4,000-word essay, while special subject modules are assessed by one three-hour exam and one take home essay exam paper. An indicative list of options can be found below.

You will complete the MA with a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic of your choice.

Career opportunities

Over the past five years, over 92% of History postgraduates were in work and/or further study six months after graduation. Some of our History postgraduates go on to use their studies directly, for example in heritage, museum or archivist work. Others use their transferable skills in a range of occupations from finance to civil service to fundraising. Employers that graduates have gone on to work for include: Alcester Heritage Network; HSBC; KPMG; Ministry of Defence; and the National Trust.