MPhil History

University of York Department of History

Full time & Part time September MPhil, Research Only 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time Award winner

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About the course

The MPhil requires a dissertation of up to 60,000 words to be submitted by full-time students after a period of two years' study (by part-time students after four years), with a further one year allowable for writing up.

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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.

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Entry Requirements

Individuals planning to apply for research-based degrees are encouraged to contact the member of our staff most closely affiliated with their research interests in the first instance. Please include:

A one to two-page research proposal that is as specific as possible.
An explanation of your background in the proposed area of research.
A piece of written work, if feasible.

This will enable the member of staff to advise you on whether they would be willing and able to supervise the project. We are always happy to discuss ideas to help candidates refine their proposal and improve chances of funding.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of York

York is a high-performing Russell Group university and one of the world’s premier institutions for inspirational and life-changing research. Our focus on teaching and research excellence has resulted in consistently high rankings in the UK and a first-class reputation across the globe. York was ranked 10th for research excellence in Times Higher Education's most recent ranking of Research Excellence Framework (2021). Eight of the University’s academic departments were ranked in the top five for their subject while 12 were in the top ten in terms of research impact. We believe passionately in delivering research-led teaching to help students develop skills needed for success in a competitive global workplace. We’re located in the beautiful, historic city of York - consistently voted as one of the friendliest, safest and best places to live in the UK - while our incredible green campus boasts modern facilities and accommodation.

We’ve won a FindAMasters and FindAPhD Postgrad Award!

As a previous winner of a Postgrad Award, our university community has been recognised for their excellence in, and dedication to, postgraduate education. Studying with us means you’ll be part of a supportive environment that has been celebrated for its achievements and positive impact on our postgraduate students.

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