Overview

Glasgow is a world leading centre for Scottish History with staff at the forefront of research and public engagement. You’ll also have access to excellent primary sources, including the Baillie Collection of printed medieval and modern sources in Scottish, Irish and English history, and the opportunity to develop appropriate language skills.

Why this programme

Glasgow is an outstanding resource hub for the study of Scottish History. 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.

Glasgow is home to one of the largest groupings of Scottish historians in the world who participate in the Centre for Scottish and Celtic Studies with colleagues in related disciplines such as Archaeology, Scottish Literature, Celtic & Gaelic, and Theology and Religious Studies.

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 the Scottish History programme of the University of Glasgow give you the transferable skills needed 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Doing History: Sources and Skills for Historians

Issues, Ideologies and Institutions of Modern Scotland

Culture, Politics and Society in the Highland Clearances

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

Scottish Radicalism 1848-1950

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-07-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-07-26 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2023-08-17 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

Student insurance

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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

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

A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained

Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)

One reference letter on headed paper

Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)

A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)

Tuition Fee

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International

22140 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22140 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10050 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10050 GBP per year during 12 months.

UK Part-time fee: £1117 per 20 credits

PgDip

UK full time fee: £6700

International & EU Full-time fee: £14760

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

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.

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 Scottish History.

Available Scholarships

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