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  • Qualification

    MSt - Master of Studies

  • Location

    University of Cambridge

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    20 months

Course summary

The Master of Studies (MSt) in History provides students, having relevant or humanities-related experience at first-degree level, with the opportunity to carry out advanced research in history and to develop critical awareness and theoretical understanding of the associated skills and techniques that can be deployed. The MSt offers education and research training at master’s level. The taught elements of the syllabus, Part I, are offered during the first year in three intensive study blocks/modules, usually scheduled inside full term, each of which is examined by an assessed essay. Sessions are offered in research training, and essay and dissertation writing. In the second year, Part II, students undertake a dissertation under the supervision of a supervisor and there are three day schools with training in dissertation research and writing.

The MSt is taught over two years in short, intensive study blocks, and begins in October 2022 (Michaelmas Term). It has been designed to be accessible to those in full- or part-time employment and to international students.

Successful applicants will become members of a Cambridge College and will join the wider graduate community, with full access to the facilities of the University.

Aims of the programme

By the end of the course students should have:

developed an understanding of, and ability to apply critically, the main academic theories and concepts underpinning the study of history;

extended and developed their analytical, evaluative and critical capacities;

developed the ability to form independent judgements based on their reading, research and writing;

gained demonstrable specific subject knowledge and analysis relevant to their dissertation;

developed research skills required for further postgraduate research.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 12,360per year

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

University information

University of Cambridge

  • University League Table

    1st

  • Campus address

    University of Cambridge, The Old Schools, Trinity Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1TN, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    1st out of 91 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    193 95%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    4th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    n/a

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