MPhil History
University of York
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy

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University of York - Heslington Campus

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MPhil - Master of Philosophy

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University of York - Heslington Campus

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University of York - Heslington Campus

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6 Years

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If your passion lies in research, our doctoral degrees give you the independence to focus on a specialism of your choice. Study with us and receive expert research guidance from our supportive staff.The focus of your work will be an independent research project. We provide training which will equip you with skills in a wide range of research methods to support your growing expertise. The PhD requires a dissertation of up to 90,000 words.Postgraduate research provides opportunities to develop ...Read more

If your passion lies in research, our doctoral degrees give you the independence to focus on a specialism of your choice. Study with us and receive expert research guidance from our supportive staff.The focus of your work will be an independent research project. We provide training which will equip you with skills in a wide range of research methods to support your growing expertise. The PhD requires a dissertation of up to 90,000 words.Postgraduate research provides opportunities to develop your academic, creative and practical skills. You'll work independently in an academic environment where scholarship and creativity go hand-in-hand.

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What students say
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Sam
24 Oct 24

It’s a fantastic place but each year I’ve felt like the student union has progressively got worse and worse. We do not hear from them as much as we used to, there have been..Read more

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Charlotte
26 Feb 24

Contact hours are minimal, to an extent that it is enough time spent learning and enough time spent to yourself for the course. This allows me to gain other experiences as I have..Read more

Entry requirements

You should have, or be about to complete, an MA in History or an equivalent subject with a distinction or very high merit.

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£5,006 per year

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£24,500 per year

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Sam
24 Oct 24
History - BA (Hons)
It’s a fantastic place but each year I’ve felt like the student union has progressively got worse and worse. We do not hear from them as much as we used to, there have been...
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Charlotte
26 Feb 24
History - BA (Hons)
Contact hours are minimal, to an extent that it is enough time spent learning and enough time spent to yourself for the course. This allows me to gain other experiences as I have...
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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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