Birkbeck, University of London Courses and Fees 2026

Master of Research [M.Res] [History] From Birkbeck, University of London

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Master of Research [M.Res] (History)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$27,167 /Yr

£19,830 /Yr
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Core modules will help students develop project management skills and extend their critical analytical skills through the planning and writing of a literature review. Students will also learn practical skills and techniques, including locating and retrieving historical material, critiquing primary and secondary sources, and examining and organising historical information. These core modules are taught by experienced, research-active academics with a range of methodological research skills and publications, while students dissertation supervisor will be an innovator in their field of research.

This Master's degree in History at Birkbeck, University of London culminates in the researching and writing of a 30,000-word dissertation on the topic that most interests students, which will allow students to exercise and demonstrate their advanced historical research skills.

This course is ideal for self-motivated and committed students who wish to research and write on a complex, specialised area of historical knowledge that interests them, whether in preparation for historical research at PhD level, professionally or independently.


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$27167 (GBP 19830)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$16461 (GBP 12015)
2021$30207 (GBP 22049)

Scores Required

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

62 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

Graduation GPA


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores and Successful applicants typically provide a score in the 50th percentile.
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.

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Career and Placement after Course

Careers and Employability

Graduates can pursue careers in research and archiving, education, the heritage industry, publication and the media, the charity sector and journalism. Possible professions include historian, higher education lecturer, or archivist. This degree provides a range of transferable skills, which may be useful in becoming a journalist, heritage manager, politicians assistant, academic librarian, or museum/gallery curator.

  • Public relations manager
  • Genealogist
  • Museum technician
  • Living historian
  • Underwater archaeologist
  • Dramaturge
  • Geographer
  • Political scientist


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