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542 Master's degrees in History in Europe

University of Bristol4,3(99)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

History with Black Humanities

The History with Black Humanities course from University of Bristol offers you the opportunity to study History and Black Humanities, deepening your passion for historical enquiry through an engagement with the global philosophies, languages and arts of people of African descent.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$40,031/yr

Tilburg University4,1(122)

Tilburg, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Christianity and Society

Reflect critically on Christianity in the public space and the tensions that arise in the dialogue with modern society and world religions. Theological and religious sources of the past are linked with current social, economic and political issues. Special attention is given to issues such as the relation between religion and state, and the contribution of capitalism to justice and happiness.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

½ year$7,732/yr

Radboud University4,3(92)

Nijmegen, Netherlands Top 1% in Worldwide

Historical Studies (Research)

The Historical Studies specialisation is dedicated to rigorous historical research in order to obtain a deep understanding of developments of the past and to help us evaluate the merits of modern reinterpretations.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$17,647/yr

University of Warwick4,3(142)

Coventry, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

History

The History programme offered by University of Warwick offers advanced study in history. You will investigate historical change within a broad conceptual and theoretical framework, with an opportunity to explore dynamic global developments from the early modern period to the present.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$36,137/yr

Royal Holloway University of London4,4(63)

Egham, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

History

Taking your MA in History programme at Royal Holloway University of London means that you will have maximum flexibility to fully tailor your degree to your own areas of interest. Our internationally renowned academics, who are at the forefront of research and methodological innovation, will inspire and challenge you.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$35,417/yr

Utrecht University4,1(126)

Utrecht, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

History of Politics and Society

The History of Politics and Society programme at Utrecht University provides you with a thorough understanding of the historical roots of the most important political and societal issues that politicians, journalists and policy makers are concerned with today.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$25,004/yr

OnCampus London4,4(63)

London, United Kingdom

Crusader Studies - Pre-Master's Programme

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Crusader Studies - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Royal Holloway University of London.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

9 months$30,451/full

University of York4,3(138)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

History

If your passion lies in research, our MPhil in History programme from University of York give you the independence to focus on a specialism of your choice. Study with us and receive expert research guidance from our supportive staff.

M.Phil. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$34,400/yr

University of Oxford4,2(114)

Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Tibetan and Himalayan Studies

This Tibetan and Himalayan Studies programme at the University of Oxford aims to introduce Tibetan and Himalayan studies to students who do not have a background in the subject. Emphasis is on teaching the Tibetan language (both spoken and literary). Students are also introduced to the history and civilisation of the area, including Tibetan history, society, literature and religions.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 9 months$55,976/yr

Durham University4,3(38)

Durham, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

History

The History MA course offered by Durham University is designed as a research preparation masters. It is intended to encourage you to be intellectually ambitious by inducting you into a community of historians. It invites you to understand the relationship between your own specialist field and the historical discipline in general as well as to communicate with wider audiences.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$37,317/yr

University of Glasgow4,3(115)

Online Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Global Gender History

The Masters in Global Gender History from University of Glasgow offers online, vocationally-orientated tuition in gendered analyses of the global past.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 Online

1 year$35,906/yr

Birkbeck, University of London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

History of Ideas

Birkbeck, University of London offers a Master of Research (MRes) in History of Ideas. This programme is available for full-time or part-time attendance and is designed for those who wish to delve deeply into historical research. The course spans one year for full-time students and two years for part-time students, starting in October 2026.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$27,601/yr

Bahçeşehir University (BAU)4,0(173)

Istanbul, Turkey Top 6% in Worldwide

History (Thesis)

The History (Thesis) programme from Bahçeşehir University (BAU) is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of historical research and scholarship.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$14,000/yr

University of Warwick4,3(142)

Coventry, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Renaissance Studies

University of Warwick's PhD/MPhil in Renaissance Studies offers you the opportunity to join an exciting, internationally renowned research culture.

M.Phil. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$33,178/yr

University of Essex4,2(91)

Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

History

The History programme from University of Essex gives you the freedom to explore the history that excites you. Our global expertise and topical diversity give you an unrivaled opportunity to pursue your historical passions and discover new ones.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

9 months$12,959/full

Aberystwyth University4,2(47)

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

History and Heritage

The History and Heritage MA degree offered at Aberystwyth University is engaged with outside academia is a major growth area of research.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$28,232/yr

London School of Economics and Political Science4,4(84)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

International and World History

Explore our world by studying the forces reshaping it: migration, trade, technological revolutions, diseases, environmental change, wars, and diplomacy. Learn more at the International and World History programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year, 10 months$41,252/yr

UCL4,1(123)

London, United Kingdom +1 Top 0.1% in Worldwide

European Studies - Modern European Studies

This interdisciplinary MA in European Studies - Modern European Studies from University College London (UCL) promotes the understanding of Europe in its political, social and philosophical dimensions.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$44,781/yr

Manchester Metropolitan University4,4(155)

Manchester, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

History

This History course from Manchester Metropolitan University is a flexible and challenging masters, offering a range of potential specialist routes, such as Medieval and Early Modern, War and Conflict, Race and Gender, Country House, or a general History route.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$27,140/yr

The University of Edinburgh4,1(143)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Classics

This Classics programme offered at The University of Edinburgh offers one of the broadest disciplinary approaches anywhere in the UK and beyond.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$43,424/yr