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History at University of Reading - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

Our MA History offers global pathways in western and non-western history. From Africa through South Asia and the Middle East to Western Europe, the UK and the USA, you will discover a broad range of history, and tailor your master's degree to suit your chronological, thematic and geographical interests. Our MA is ideal for any student planning to undertake doctoral research; to pursue or enhance a career in teaching and education, or engagement in media, public history, and the museum and archive sectors; or to follow their intellectual curiosity and develop their own research interests. The University of Reading is ranked in the top 100 in the world for Arts and Humanities (=92 in QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025). You will be joining a department with a vibrant research culture, where 100% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4, 3 and 2* submissions – History). You will be working with research-active academics, and focusing on creating a research network to support your career. This includes digital humanities and incorporating social media training for researchers and academics. The programme is delivered via flexible modes of attendance which can adapt to suit changing circumstances. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/history-pg/ma-history

Modules

Sample modules may include:

  • Working with Historical Collections: Sources and Audiences
  • Becoming a Historian: Theory and Themes
  • Becoming a Historian: Theory and Themes in Medieval History
  • Towards the Dissertation
  • Dissertation.
These are the modules that we currently offer for 2025/26 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Check our website for more details about the course structure.

Entry requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 6.0. Entry requirements: Normally a first class undergraduate honours degree or second class undergraduate honours degree with at least a 2:1 in 50% of your final year modules, or equivalent from a university outside the UK.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £12050 Whole course
Republic of Ireland £12050 Whole course
England £12050 Whole course
Northern Ireland £12050 Whole course
Scotland £12050 Whole course
Wales £12050 Whole course
EU £26450 Whole course
International £26450 Whole course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £12,050. If you study part time over two years, your fees will be calculated at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year, while flexible/modular study is charged on a pro-rata basis. Fees will increase each year according to inflation (up to 4%) and will be rounded up to the nearest £50. New international students: £26,450. If you study part time over two years, your fees will be calculated at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year, while flexible/modular study is charged on a pro-rata basis. Fees will increase each year according to inflation (up to 4%) and will be rounded up to the nearest £50.
History at University of Reading - UCAS