• The MSt in Global and Imperial History can be taken either as a free-standing degree, or as the first step towards a DPhil.
  • Global history, in other words, is history with a global scope (often including European dimensions) that emphasises comparative perspectives. You are not expected to master the histories of multiple regions, but to use a global approach to cast light on your own research area.
  • Research training is combined with broad conceptual approaches that encourage students to learn from the recent historiographies of different periods and areas and with focused studies of periods or themes. This class work parallels supervised pursuit of a research project.
  • All students will be encouraged to attend some of the facultyÕs many advanced research seminars. The admission of any candidate for further study at Oxford will depend on their overall performance in the masterÕs programme, together with the viability of any proposed research topic and the availability of appropriate supervision at Oxford.
  • You should indicate your region of interest from the start, so that an assessor can be allocated to your application.