Program Overview

Introduction to the History (SSEES) MA Program

The History (SSEES) MA program at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) provides a unique range of options for studying the history of Central, Eastern, and South-East Europe and Russia. This program covers the early modern period to the present, exploring lands where mighty empires and many nations have interacted and competed over the centuries.

Program Overview

• The program is especially rich in modules exploring the relationship between power and culture.
• Several methods modules are available to underpin student studies.
• Further guidance on the program and structure can be found in the Programme Handbook.

Entry Requirements

• Normally, an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required.
• English language requirements: The English language level for this course is Level 3.
• UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are available for international students aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL.

Tuition Fees

• UK students: ｣16,800 (full-time), ｣8,400 (part-time) for the 2026/27 academic year.
• International students: ｣35,400 (full-time), ｣17,700 (part-time) for the 2026/27 academic year.

Duration and Study Mode

• The program can be taken full-time over one calendar year or part-time over two calendar years.
• The program starts in September.

Modules

Compulsory Modules

• M.A. Dissertation
• Historical Methods and Approaches

Optional Modules

• Between the Second and the 'Third' Worlds: Socialist Modernity and Globalization
• Russian Monarchy: Court Ritual and Political Ideas
• The Crisis Zone: Central Europe
• The Soviet Union's Cold War
• Little Hitlers? Right Radicalism in Central and Eastern Europe
• Metropolis: History of Berlin
• The Soviet Cultural Experiment II
• The Soviet Cultural Experiment I
• Nationalism in East Central Europe in the Long Nineteenth Century
• The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

Teaching and Learning

• The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and private study.
• The third term is devoted to revision sessions and the dissertation project.
• A 15-credit module is equivalent to 150 hours of study, and a 30-credit module is equivalent to 300 hours.

Assessment

• Students are assessed through unseen examinations, long essays, coursework, and the research dissertation.

Employability

• Graduates can be found in business, finance, the media, international agencies, charities, diplomacy, international security organizations, and law.
• The program provides an excellent foundation to pursue PhD study and academic careers.

Networking Opportunities

• The London location and links with cultural institutions, think-tanks, and embassies of the region provide opportunities for networking with key organizations.

Accessibility

• The department endeavors to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities.
• Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble.
• Further information about support available can be obtained from UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.