MA FAQs

• Applications are online.
• There are step-by-step instructions here.
• Taught MA applications have a small application fee.

• Applications open from October of the year before starting the course.
• Applications will be accepted throughout the year, but if you are interested in applying for funding, we recommend applying early.
• Applications are usually processed by the PG Admissions Team within 6 weeks of receiving all supporting documents.

• Interim or complete transcript of your BA studies
• One academic reference
• Academic CV
• A Personal Statement, including a short research proposal (full MA only)
• English language test results if applicable

• The fees change each year, so please consult the University Fees page for fee information for the MA and other postgraduate qualifications.
• You will also need funds to pay for accommodation and subsistence.

Please see our Postgraduate Taught Funding page for comprehensive information on funding sources.

Each year we have a few students studying on a part-time basis. They decide on a pathway with the PGT Director, usually completing some of the taught programme during their first year, and completing the dissertation during their second year.

The department offers a range of postgraduate taught qualifications, giving you options to study at postgraduate level without completing the full MA.

The department does offer an MA by Research programme as well as the main taught MA programme.

A MA by Research has no formal classes or assessed coursework (though we expect MA by Research students to attend the lectures of the core module), and requires a 40,000 word dissertation written under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

The department strongly encourages applicants to follow the taught MA programme instead of an MA by Research as the best research training for a PhD.

Many of our students complete the MA directly from undergraduate study. Each year, however, we welcome students from a range of backgrounds - including students who have had a significant break from study. If you are exploring postgraduate study after a break, you may wish to discuss the course with the PGT Director in advance.

No. All our taught courses are taught in-person on our Warwick campus. Students can expect to attend teaching 1-3 days a week. We also encourage students to participate in research seminars and other departmental events.

Yes, this is possible, but there is only a limited amount of space for graduate students. In order to book with Warwick Accommodation, you will need your university ID number and an unconditional offer of study. Warwick Accommodation's website has details of on-campus accommodation available for postgraduate students.

If you have a medical condition meaning you require campus accommodation please follow the specific requirements process.

You may also like to investigate the option of becoming a residential community assistant.

We accept students with a degree in History or closely related disciplines, including Arts and Social Sciences.

Students must have a 2.1 or above in their BA degree.

Contrary to central guidance, a 1-2 page statement is NOT required for your MA application.

MA candidates should provide personal statements of around 250-300 words which outline their reasons/motivation for applying, what they found particularly stimulating in their BA studies, and any research interests they may have already developed and would like to pursue further at MA level. Please note the Research proposal and Personal Statement should be a combined document (approximately one page)

Your referee should be someone who can comment on your academic performance.

If that is not available then a more general character reference from an employer (for example) is acceptable.

We understand that you may not know the results of your BA degree when you apply. Please upload an interim transcript to your application.

You will need to provide evidence of your completed BA before you can join the course.

Overseas students need to meet our

English Language Requirements.

This is to make sure that you can manage the reading and assessments for the course.