48 monthsProgramme duration
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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 Centre for Research 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
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 Centre for Research 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 Centre for Research 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
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 Centre for Research Collections.
- Discover the city of Edinburgh’s rich historical resources and archives, which feature prominently in our teaching.
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