Historical Studies PgCert

<strong>The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2025). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas.</strong> <br/><br/>The Postgraduate Certificate in Historical Studies can be studied as a stand-alone course or form the first year of the MSt in Historical Studies. Students explore five themed units and complete a dissertation on a topic of their choice.<br/><br/>Course structure<br/>The course is made up of five taught weekend units and three online modules. <br/><br/>There are five weekend units, during which supported learning will be provided in a variety of formats: presentations, tutor-led discussion, group discussion, and student presentations on prepared topics. During the final, Special Subject weekend (Unit 5), there will also be one to one tutorials with the dissertation supervisor.<br/><br/>You will have the opportunity to attend a wide range of lectures and research seminars organised by the University of Oxford’s History Faculty and other departments, faculties and centres within the University. The Humanities Division offers a wide range of graduate seminars, lectures and training and special events.<br/><br/>The department runs training sessions, a termly research seminar and dinner, an arts and humanities seminar series and social events.<br/><br/>It is anticipated that you will need to spend about 14-16 hours per week in private study; as you will work on the online modules, read widely, and research and prepare your assignments and dissertation.