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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This Modern History MA focuses on modern British and European history from the mid-18th century onwards. You’ll learn how thinking comparatively about different societies and polities helps you understand historical issues and their relevance to today's society and world, using a variety of approaches, methods, and sources. You’ll be taught at one of the best history departments in the world and learn from leading experts on a range of topics, from political history to social-cultural history, gender history, the history of science and technology, and beyond. After completing your modern history master’s, you’ll have the skills and experience to pursue a career in education, journalism, finance, politics and the cultural sectors or pursue further study.

Tuition fees

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£ 27,996per year

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University information

King's College London, University of London

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Strand, London, Greater London, WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom

Top-tier outcomes: ranked 14th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2026), King’s empowers global careers.
Global research impact: study at a world top university, home to 14 Nobel laureates and pioneering research across disciplines.
International student support: from visa advice to academic English prep, King’s offers tailored support to help you thrive from day one.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    11th out of 90 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    165 81%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    13th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.92 73%

    86th

    9

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