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MA On-Campus Full-time 1 years September find out find out

Course overview

  • Acquire the skills and knowledge needed to undertake advanced historical research, while choosing a pathway that reflects your unique interests
  • Work closely with leading researchers, whose expertise spans continents and centuries, and become part of our dynamic research community
  • Study and live in the historic city of Exeter, where you will be able to work with archival collections dating back centuries - and have easy access by train to nationally and internationally significant archives in London
  • Graduate with skills needed to undertake doctoral research, and valued by a wide range of employers, in heritage, education, marketing, and more

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in their first degree in a relevant subject area. While we normally only consider applicants who meet this criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Entry requirements for international students

English language requirements

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2.

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