History MA by Research
Durham University
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The Department of History at Durham has established itself firmly as one of the top History departments in the UK.Staff and students are part of a vibrant learning community, set within the magnificent location of Durham’s World Heritage Site. Our research and teaching extends from late antiquity and the Middle Ages to contemporary history; from the British Isles and continental Europe (including Russia) to the USA, Africa, South and East Asia; and across social, cultural, gender, visual, ...Read more

The Department of History at Durham has established itself firmly as one of the top History departments in the UK.

Staff and students are part of a vibrant learning community, set within the magnificent location of Durham’s World Heritage Site. Our research and teaching extends from late antiquity and the Middle Ages to contemporary history; from the British Isles and continental Europe (including Russia) to the USA, Africa, South and East Asia; and across social, cultural, gender, visual, scientific, environmental, political, and economic history. In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2022, Arts & Humanities subjects at Durham were ranked 26th.

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Dylan
09 Feb 24

Durham is a beautiful city and university with great social opportunities. The traditions are very strong at this school. It feels today like how Oxford and Cambridge were twenty..Read more

SR
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17 Mar 22

Incredible teaching and faculty support. Safe and supportive student community. Improvements- impractical to have the self catered colleges so far from centre so would be wise to..Read more

Entry requirements

The standard minimum entry requirements for Postgraduate Research are an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university or an equivalent degree qualification from an overseas university. A Masters qualification is a requirement for entry on our PhD programme. Evidence of research skills and/or experience is useful.

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Dylan
09 Feb 24
History MA
Durham is a beautiful city and university with great social opportunities. The traditions are very strong at this school. It feels today like how Oxford and Cambridge were twenty...
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SR
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17 Mar 22
History - BA (Hons)
Incredible teaching and faculty support. Safe and supportive student community. Improvements- impractical to have the self catered colleges so far from centre so would be wise to...
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Durham University
Stockton Road Durham County Durham DH1 3LE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Durham  0.5 miles away
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