Overview

Taught by one of the largest groups of historians in any British university, you will encounter a stimulating environment in which to further your interest in practically any era of history and many regions of the world. By joining this History programme offered by The University of Edinburgh you’ll also take part in a rich programme of events featuring our renowned academic staff and distinguished visitors from all over the world.

Career opportunities

Our students view the programme and a graduate degree from Edinburgh as an advanced qualification valued and respected by many employers.

Others are interested in pursuing long-term academic careers and therefore consider the MSc as preparation for a PhD.

The combination of skills training courses, specialised seminars, and independent research provides you with transferable skills that will be beneficial whatever path you choose.

Graduates pursue work in related areas, such as:

museums
policy think-tanks
national and international civil services
non-governmental organisations
galleries
libraries
historic trusts

Others build on the transferable skills gained and enter areas as diverse as:

business
media
public administration
marketing

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical Methodology

Historical Research: Skills and Sources

Thinking with Things: History and Material Culture Studies

Literature and History in Early Medieval Britain and Ireland

Medieval Men and Masculinities

Studying Women in Late Medieval England: Sources and Approaches

Medieval Travellers in the Mediterranean, Africa and Asia

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-19 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History Ancient History View 630 other Masters in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or international equivalent, in History or another humanities or social science subject with a significant historical component.

We will also consider an honours degree in another subject if you have relevant experience, or professional or other qualifications.

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Tuition Fee

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International

27100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27100 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

13000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13000 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time per year

Home: £6,500

International/EU: £13,550

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

If you live in the UK, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan from one of the UK’s governments.

The type and amount of financial support you are eligible for will depend on:

your programme
the duration of your studies
your tuition fee status

Programmes studied on a part-time intermittent basis are not eligible.

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for History.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Overview

Career opportunities

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Edinburgh

Funding

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Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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