Overview

The History course at the University of Essex is rigorous, flexible and wide-ranging, so that you have the freedom to choose the modules which best suit your interests. This course consists of the same choice of modules and assessed work as our MA History, without the dissertation element.

Your future

Alongside four optional modules which enable you to explore the latest in historical research in our specialist areas, you also study a practical module in research techniques.

Historical research at Essex concentrates on the period from 1500 to the present, and covers a wide geographical area that includes British and European history, as well as Latin America, the USA, China, Russia and Africa.

Our School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies provides you with opportunities to explore local history, and we have strong links with the Essex Record Office, one of the best county record offices in the UK.

Take the opportunity to explore the history that excites you – choose from a wide range of regions and periods

Work alongside scholars at the cutting-edge of historical communication

Work with industry active researchers

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

History, Power, and Identity

Heritage and Human Rights

Gender and Identity in Early Modern Europe, c.1450-c.1750

The Making of Consumer Culture: Britain 1780-1960

Writing Cold War Lives

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-08 00:00:00 , National

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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76

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7

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General requirements

A 2:2 degree, or international equivalent, in any discipline.

You may also be considered with a lower-class degree, if you have three year’s relevant work experience (please provide your CV).

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Tuition Fees

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9550 GBP / full

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Citizens or residents

4410 GBP / full

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Living costs

Colchester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Colchester

Funding

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