British Studies MLitt

**What is special about this course?**<br/>The MLitt British Studies is the only interdisciplinary masters course in British Studies in the UK. It brings together four key disciplines from across the humanities – history, literature, philosophy and archaeology. It allows students to develop their interest in any aspect of British identities, across disciplines and centuries, and offers an excellent foundation for independent research.<br/><br/>You will explore the shifting meanings of Britishness, from the Roman era to the present day, with experts who are highly research active. You will examine a variety of representations and articulations of Britishness, exploring how British mentalities and identities have been experienced by people from all backgrounds - both in the UK and abroad - and questioning the idea of Britishness.<br/><br/>You will be trained in interdisciplinary approaches to the study of identities and in a range of research skills and methodologies, equipping you to pursue doctoral research in a selection of disciplines.<br/><br/>**Special features**<br/>◾Interdisciplinary postgraduate training in the Humanities<br/>◾Available in the Highlands and Islands or online from anywhere in the world<br/>◾Ideal for students who have undertaken a joint-honours or liberal arts undergraduate degree, but designed in a way that also supports students who are new to interdisciplinary research or the individual disciplines that form part of this course<br/>◾Opportunity to undertake a substantial interdisciplinary research project<br/>◾Opportunities to study additional modules from across the Humanities<br/><br/>**How long will my course last?**<br/>◾Full-time: 1 year @ 35 hours per week<br/>◾Part-time (structured): 2 years @ 17.5 hours per week<br/>◾Part-time (unstructured): 6 years