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Historical Studies MSc/PgDip

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Full time | University of Strathclyde | 12 months | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

History (Theoretical)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Why this course?

The MSc in Historical Studies is a taught postgraduate programme, which seeks to introduce students to advanced historical study while deepening their historical understanding and awareness. You will gain invaluable research tools and practical skills while studying a range of thematic, historiographical, and theoretical topics across a broad chronological and geographical range. You will have the opportunity to choose from a wide choice of specialised classes taught by experts in the field, while undergoing rigorous training in historical research methods and sources. You will also have the opportunity to carry out an extended piece of original historical research and writing in the form of the dissertation.

You can choose to study thematic, historiographical, or theoretical topics across a broad chronological and geographical range, covering such themes as:

Ireland’s complex historical relationship with colonialism

global histories of imperialism and colonisation

the origins and development of Arab nationalist movements and their contribution to the creation of nation-states in the Middle East

the changing nature of conflict management and resolution in the Arab-Israeli dispute

the changing relationship of human beings with natural environments

the diplomatic relations between Britain, France, and the United States

the relationship between Scotland and Ulster

national experiences of resistance during the Second World War

You may also engage with theoretical, methodological, and practical-based modules focused on:

Palaeography

Advanced Oral History

Work Placements in History

Modules

You'll be introduced to methodological and practical issues in historical research.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,700

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£19,600

Entry requirements

Students need a first or upper second-class Honours degree in History or overseas equivalent.

University information

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university which offers a diverse range of postgraduate course options. With over 30,000 students from over 140 countries, it has a vibrant and international learning community. Innovative research is at the heart of everything that they do, with almost 90 % of the university’s research rated ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research...more

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