History and Scottish History MA (Hons)

MA (Master of Arts) History and Scottish History brings together courses on Scottish history with those from wider historical study. It allows you to combine a well-rounded and broad training in history with a particular focus on Scotlands past.<br/><br/>The University of Edinburgh has always been one of the great centres for the study of Scottish history, and offers an unrivalled concentration of expertise in this field. This programme fuses Edinburghs excellence in this particular field with the wider offerings of its large and diverse history department.<br/><br/>Your study will seek to place Scotlands development over time in the broadest context and make connections, comparisons and contrasts with the history of other countries.<br/><br/>Our courses cover many aspects of Scotlands history from the medieval period to the recent past, including:<br/><br/><br/>* political history<br/><br/><br/>* cultural history<br/><br/><br/>* social history<br/><br/><br/>* economic history<br/><br/><br/>* intellectual history<br/><br/><br/>You will be able to draw on the rich archival resources available within the University and the research materials afforded by the great collections based in the city, including the:<br/><br/><br/>* National Library<br/><br/><br/>* National Records<br/><br/><br/>* National Galleries<br/><br/><br/>* National Museums of Scotland<br/><br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* 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.<br/><br/><br/>* The University has always been one of the great centres for the study of Scottish history. We offer an unrivalled concentration of expertise in this field.<br/><br/><br/>* Enjoy access to key resources including the National Library of Scotland, National Records of Scotland, National Galleries, and National Museum of Scotland.<br/>