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Online | The Centre for History UHI | 1 year | JAN-25

Study mode

Online

Duration

1 year

Start date

JAN-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MLitt - Master of Letters

Subject areas

History

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

What is special about this course?

This online programme provides a broader history award, both thematically and geographically, than our MLitt History of the Highlands and Islands.

Throughout the MLitt History you may have the option to investigate the cultural, political, social and economic history of Britain, Europe and the Atlantic World. You will also develop skills in historiographical and primary source research, oral history and palaeography. Taught from the Centre for History in the Highlands, the MLitt History is available from anywhere in the world.

Special features

  • The course is taught by a research-active and dynamic team of historians, reflecting staff research expertise
  • Successful students will be able to proceed from undergraduate study of history, through the MLitt, towards supervised postgraduate historical PhD level research
  • You will have support from expert staff at the Centre for History throughout your studies
  • You can study from a distance online through the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE), which means you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments
  • You can study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full masters degree

How long will my course last?

Full-time: 1 year @ 35 hours per week
Part-time (structured): 2 years @ 17.5 hours per week
Part-time (unstructured): up to 6 years

What can I do on completion of my course?

On completion of this MLitt History, you may wish to pursue a career in:

Teaching
Research
Media, journalism and politics
Community or adult education
Museums and libraries
Heritage and tourism.

Modules

Arguments and alternatives in history - Core
Primary sources in history - Core
Research dissertation (60 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,256

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£9,990

Entry requirements

2:1 honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in history. If you have an honours degree in a cognate, or strongly-related subject your application will be considered on an individual basis.