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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    York St John University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our History MA offers a fascinating and challenging curriculum. It is led by our team of internationally recognised scholars, who combine research excellence with high quality teaching practice. This is an opportunity to develop expertise in the areas of social and cultural history which interest you.

On our History MA course you will become an independent, confident and digitally literate learner. You will join a course with an established record of high levels of student satisfaction, and will enhance your employability by developing sophisticated analytical skills. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to focus on your particular interests in social or political history through your choice of seminar and coursework assignments. You can also explore a chosen specialism through an extended piece of independent research and critical writing, on a topic of your choice. The inclusion of digital learning also allows you to build versatile skills such as creating digital portfolios, web development and data management.

You will have opportunities to collaborate with staff, students and external partners such as:

  • The archives at York Explore
  • The Yorkshire Film Archive
  • The National Railway Museum
  • The Borthwick Institute
  • Minster Library
  • The British Library at Boston Spa

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 11,800per year

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

University information

York St John University

  • University League Table

    105th

  • Campus address

    York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7EX, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    75th out of 90

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    113 55%

    59th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    70th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.38 84%

    16th

    3

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