History MA (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

HistoryMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

History at Edinburgh is one of the largest and most diverse departments of its kind in the UK. Our academics are internationally recognised experts in the field whose teaching is directly informed by their research.

MA (Master of Arts) History is a programme that reflects these strengths.



Our range of courses



We offer an exceptionally wide range of courses within this programme, covering:


  • historical periods from the early Middle Ages to the contemporary world
  • geographical regions, including: Britain and Europe; Asia; Africa; the Americas



Our history courses also cover a wide variety of approaches to the past, including:


  • political history
  • cultural history
  • social history
  • economic history
  • intellectual history
  • gender history
  • global and transnational history



Study in a historic city



Edinburgh provides the ideal environment to study history. We are situated in the heart of the historic city centre, a short walk away from the castle and the winding streets of the medieval Old Town.



The University has excellent resources for the study of history, including access to unique archival sources within the Library's Special Collections.



You will also benefit from the research materials afforded by the great collections based in the city, including the:


  • National Library
  • National Records
  • National Galleries
  • National Museum of Scotland


History at the University of Edinburgh



How long it takes to complete this degree programme



This programme is studied over 4 years.



A key benefit to studying a 4-year degree programme is that you have the flexibility to study a range of subjects, outside your chosen degree programme, in Year 1 and Year 2.



This allows you the opportunity to study other courses that interest you or enhance your degree. By the end of Year 2, you can decide which of these subject areas you want to focus on in the honours years of your programme.



How long it takes to complete our degree programmes



Programme benefits

  • Study in one of the UK’s largest and most international history departments, joining a vibrant culture of inquiry and debate led by our dedicated staff.
  • Gain access to excellent resources for the study of history, including unique archival sources within the Library's Special Collections.
  • Discover the city of Edinburgh’s rich historical resources and archives, which feature prominently in our teaching.

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

History at Edinburgh is one of the largest and most diverse departments of its kind in the UK. Our academics are internationally recognised experts in the field whose teaching is directly informed by their research.

MA (Master of Arts) History is a programme that reflects these strengths.



Our range of courses



We offer an exceptionally wide range of courses within this programme, covering:


  • historical periods from the early Middle Ages to the contemporary world
  • geographical regions, including: Britain and Europe; Asia; Africa; the Americas



Our history courses also cover a wide variety of approaches to the past, including:


  • political history
  • cultural history
  • social history
  • economic history
  • intellectual history
  • gender history
  • global and transnational history



Study in a historic city



Edinburgh provides the ideal environment to study history. We are situated in the heart of the historic city centre, a short walk away from the castle and the winding streets of the medieval Old Town.



The University has excellent resources for the study of history, including access to unique archival sources within the Library's Special Collections.



You will also benefit from the research materials afforded by the great collections based in the city, including the:


  • National Library
  • National Records
  • National Galleries
  • National Museum of Scotland


History at the University of Edinburgh



How long it takes to complete this degree programme



This programme is studied over 4 years.



A key benefit to studying a 4-year degree programme is that you have the flexibility to study a range of subjects, outside your chosen degree programme, in Year 1 and Year 2.



This allows you the opportunity to study other courses that interest you or enhance your degree. By the end of Year 2, you can decide which of these subject areas you want to focus on in the honours years of your programme.



How long it takes to complete our degree programmes



Programme benefits

  • Study in one of the UK’s largest and most international history departments, joining a vibrant culture of inquiry and debate led by our dedicated staff.
  • Gain access to excellent resources for the study of history, including unique archival sources within the Library's Special Collections.
  • Discover the city of Edinburgh’s rich historical resources and archives, which feature prominently in our teaching.

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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