History MA (Hons)
University of Dundee

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Salary
Salary of Graduates in History
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of History at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21500 | £22500 | £27500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £25500 | £15500 - £26500 | £21000 - £32000 |
All History courses of University of Dundee
Salary of all UK Graduates of History
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24582 | £23346 | £27705 |
25-75 percentile range | £20570 - £28218 | £18136 - £29110 | £21476 - £35822 |
All History courses in the UK
Course Description
We teach social, cultural, and political history from the early modern period through to the contemporary period, focusing in particular on the British Isles, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and India.
Our emphasis is very much on 'doing history'. You'll use primary sources from the very beginning of your studies, and analyse various kinds of historical evidence, including written and oral materials, maps, visual images, feature films, art, and music.
You will consider how the use of sources and media representation inform our reconstructions of the past. You will reflect critically on key debates in history, looking at how they have developed over time, and how they have shaped our understanding of the world. You will also learn how historians 'make' history, and evaluate their roles in today's public life, media, and the heritage industry.
You'll benefit from our close links with the University's Archives, Records Management, and Museum Services, and be able to examine many original documents first-hand.
Use of archives, both physical and online, will allow you to develop your research skills, including palaeography (reading old handwriting), database analysis, project planning, and team work.
In Levels 1 and 2 you'll also study additional humanities or social science subjects, such as economics, English, philosophy, politics, or psychology.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of History MA (Hons) at University of Dundee
25% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
20% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Costs
Tuition Fees History MA (Hons)
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £20900 | year 1 |
International | £20900 | year 1 |
EU | £21900 | year 1 |
International | £21900 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees shown for Rest of UK and Scot/EU students are for 2022/23. The fees for 2023/24 have not yet been confirmed and we expect confirmation of these in March 2023.
International tuition fees shown are confirmed for 2023/24 entry. These will increase by no more than 5% per year for the length of your course.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
UCAS application code:
V140
University Rankings
of University of Dundee
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 32 different rankings
Positions of University of Dundee in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Dundee in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #6
- #66
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #7
- #69
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 32 university rankings of University of Dundee
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FAQ about History MA (Hons) University of Dundee
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £21500 15 months after graduation, £22500 3 years after graduation and £27500 after graduation.
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (25%), Teaching Professionals (20%), Administrative occupations (10%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (10%)
- University of Dundee achieved the highest ranking for History. It is ranked #66 in (History). See all subject rankings for University of Dundee.
- History MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Dundee.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 165 which is among the
Percentile among all students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024