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Overview
The Programme’s team has expertise in a broad range of historical periods, from the Early Modern period to the present day, and the course places particular emphasis on understanding individual subjects within their historical, social and political context.
Features
- The modules on Biography and Autobiography from University of Buckingham are designed to combine the study of classic biographies and memoirs with contemporary writing.
- In addition, the Research Methods module provides an invaluable and innovative training, especially devised for biographers.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Autobiography
- Special Paper in Biography
- Research Methods
- Biography
- History
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 79
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Buckingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are normally expected to have a first or second class, upper division degree or significant experience. A Master’s degree is preferred.
- Age is no barrier to learning and we welcome all applications from suitably qualified students.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents14500 GBP / year≈ 14500 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents8267 GBP / year≈ 8267 GBP / year
Living costs
Buckingham
United Kingdom
660 - 1140 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
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Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Grant
19000 GBP
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Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3720 EUR
Deadline
26 May 2026
Gerda Henkel Foundation Research Scholarships in Germany
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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Grant
1500 USD
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The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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