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MPhil in American History

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

9 months

Start date

08-OCT-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MPhil - Master of Philosophy

Subject areas

Americas: History American Studies

Course type

Research

Course Summary

American history at the University of Cambridge is a dynamic field which covers the history of what is now the United States, from the colonial period to the modern era. The MPhil in American History enables students to develop expertise in this ever-expanding field of historical scholarship.

The MPhil in American History combines taught and research elements over a nine-month full-time programme. The taught elements include three modules, as well as training workshops and seminars. All students will also complete a substantial piece of independent research (a dissertation of 15,000–20,000 words).

Throughout the course, students will be supervised by a dedicated member of staff, who will guide their research towards the completion of a dissertation on a subject chosen and developed by the student.

Cambridge graduates in American history have taken up posts in universities and academic-related spheres of work around the world. The MPhil in American History provides a point of entry into this rich tradition. However, the MPhil has also provided an excellent basis on which to proceed to a career in other, non-academic professions.

By the end of the programme, students will have:

  • knowledge of key debates and trends in American history and historiography
  • greater understanding of issues, events, and people in American history
  • skills in presenting work in both oral and written form
  • advanced research and writing skills at postgraduate level

Modules

The dissertation is Part II of the MPhil in American History. All students will submit a dissertation of 15,000-20,000 words, worth 70 per cent of the overall mark. At the discretion of the examiners, the examination may include an oral examination (viva voce) on the dissertation and on the general field of knowledge within which it falls. This is unusual and normally only occurs if the dissertation is given failing marks.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,903

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£30,339

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High 2.1 Honours Degree. Applicants should normally hold at least a high upper second-class degree from a UK University (usually 67 per cent) or international equivalent as set by the University's Graduate Admissions Office.