What will I learn?

The cutting-edge MA in Biography was founded in 1996, and its emphasis on historical biography remains unique to Buckingham. Since then, in response to student demand, the available options have been extended to include our PhD Biography. Study can be on either a full-time or a part-time basis.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. We also encourage those looking to work on life writing or critical literary biography to join us, and to benefit from the experience of academics working across the faculties (including Dr Pete Orford who has published a biography of Charles Dickens, and Dr Peter Sloane who works on refugee life writing and memoir).Course structureFor their first year of study students attend the same weekly seminars as students taking the MA by Research in Biography.

Which department am I in?

Psychology and Wellbeing

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£14,500.00 (15,79,865) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2027

Venue

London Campus

51 Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6HJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£14,500.00 (15,79,865) per year

This is a fixed fee

Start date

September 2026

Venue

London Campus

51 Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6HJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are normally expected to have a first or upper second-class degree at undergraduate level and a Masters degree. Age is usually an irrelevancy. In exceptional cases, extensive and relevant work experience may also qualify a student for postgraduate research.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.