12 monthsProgramme duration
30,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
History
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our course offers you the chance to study Contemporary British History and Politics in the centre of London, in close relationship with Westminster and Whitehall. You will study at one of the top ranked History departments in Europe, with some of the world’s leading scholars of contemporary British history and politics. Options cover British economic, social, cultural, political, military, imperial, and diplomatic history, as well as the history of British science, technology and medicine. Our course leads to careers in research, journalism, the civil service, politics, teaching and finance.
Key benefits
Key benefits
- One of the best history departments in the world, ranked 3rd in the UK for Research Power (REF2021) and in the top 10 history departments in Europe (QS World University Rankings 2025).
- King’s graduates enjoy one of the best employment rates and starting salaries in the UK. Ranked 7th in the UK for graduate employability (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023).
- The central London location offers students unrivalled access to world-class museums, collections, archives and libraries as well as easy access to resources in Europe.
- You will have the opportunity to take Strand Group modules co-taught with leading figures in British politics and government.
- You will be taught by scholars who have shaped our understanding of contemporary British history who are active participants not only in historical research, but in writing for the press and appearing on television and radio
- Unique course ranging widely across contemporary history, historiography and research methods.
Programme overview
Main Subject
History
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our course offers you the chance to study Contemporary British History and Politics in the centre of London, in close relationship with Westminster and Whitehall. You will study at one of the top ranked History departments in Europe, with some of the world’s leading scholars of contemporary British history and politics. Options cover British economic, social, cultural, political, military, imperial, and diplomatic history, as well as the history of British science, technology and medicine. Our course leads to careers in research, journalism, the civil service, politics, teaching and finance.
Key benefits
Key benefits
- One of the best history departments in the world, ranked 3rd in the UK for Research Power (REF2021) and in the top 10 history departments in Europe (QS World University Rankings 2025).
- King’s graduates enjoy one of the best employment rates and starting salaries in the UK. Ranked 7th in the UK for graduate employability (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023).
- The central London location offers students unrivalled access to world-class museums, collections, archives and libraries as well as easy access to resources in Europe.
- You will have the opportunity to take Strand Group modules co-taught with leading figures in British politics and government.
- You will be taught by scholars who have shaped our understanding of contemporary British history who are active participants not only in historical research, but in writing for the press and appearing on television and radio
- Unique course ranging widely across contemporary history, historiography and research methods.
Admission Requirements
185+
3.3+
7+
100+
69+
2:1 undergraduate degree in history, politics or a relevant discipline, eg public policy, law or social science.
Evidence of achievement of an academic level comparable to at least 2:1 honours standard through past studies, and where previous study, work or experience (eg in government or NGO service) has made the applicant a suitable candidate, will also be considered.
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
Evidence of achievement of an academic level comparable to at least 2:1 honours standard through past studies, and where previous study, work or experience (eg in government or NGO service) has made the applicant a suitable candidate, will also be considered.
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
1 Year
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
13,500 GBP
International
30,000 GBP
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