Overview

Key facts

The History programme of the University of Glasgow rates joint 4th in the UK for research excellence and impact. Our research directs our postgraduate teaching so that you'll explore cutting-edge topics.
Why This Programme

Glasgow is an outstanding resource hub for the study of History. On campus, the University Library holds superb printed and manuscript collections from the medieval to the present. You can also use the Baillie Collection of printed medieval and modern sources in Scottish, Irish and English history.

The University’s Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery provides access to primary source materials in fields such as fine art, numismatics and ethnography.
Career prospects
The research skills and methods you’ll gain on this programme give you the transferable skills for positions in the public and private sectors, including heritage policy and projects, media and teaching. The programme is also a good foundation for a PhD.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Doing History: Sources and Skills for Historians

Approaches to History

Issues, Ideologies and Institutions of Modern Scotland

Gender, Politics and Power

Military Scotland in the Age of Proto-globalization, C.1600-c.1800

The United States Since 1945

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Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-07 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-22 00:00:00 , National

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First 2 rounds will be reviewed with no priority to anyone. Round1:1Oct-4Nov Round2:5Nov-16Dec Round3:17Dec-3Feb Round4:4Feb-24Mar Round5:25Mar-12May

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History View 366 other Masters in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.
You’ll also need to submit a short (one paragraph) statement of interest in this programme.

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
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Tuition Fee

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International

25320 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25320 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

11250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11250 GBP per year during 12 months.

UK Part-time fee: £1250 per 20 credits

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UK

Full-time fee: £7500

Part-time fee: £1250 per 20 credits

International & EU

Full-time fee: £16880

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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