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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

The MA in Politics & Contemporary History provides you with an advanced critical study of the government and politics of contemporary Britain, using history and historical methodologies. It develops the knowledge, techniques and skills relevant to your interests and research needs and equips you for independent research and analysis and for writing at an advanced level. Key benefits - Study contemporary history and politics in the heart of London, with unrivalled access to archives and libraries. Course tutors include renowned experts in the field of politics and contemporary history. You attend regular research seminars in contemporary British history and have full access to other exciting activities, including seminars, conferences and other public events.

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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

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    11th out of 90 1

    8th out of 74

  • 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
  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    181 84%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    11th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    66th

    21

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