History (Online Learning)

Overview

Designed with flexibility in mind, our online learning History masters offers you the opportunity to study at an advanced level, in a way that works for you.

This History (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh will give you specialised knowledge and understanding of history and its central issues. Examine historical sources and evaluate existing research. Choose from a diverse range of topics - from American politics to modern Japanese history, or interwar Europe to medieval Scottish history. You'll then be able to further your own specialised interests through the dissertation. 

Taught by one of the largest groups of historians in any British university and ranked 20th in the world for history (QS World University Subject Rankings 2022), you will encounter a stimulating environment in which to further your interest in practically any era of history and many regions of the world. 

Career opportunities

Our students take the programme for personal fulfilment as well as professional and academic development.

A postgraduate degree is an intellectually rewarding experience, enhancing both your skills and employability, and could facilitate a change in career direction or prepare you for further postgraduate research such as a PhD.

Some students of History pursue work in related areas such as museums, galleries, libraries and historic trusts, whilst others build on the transferable skills gained and pursue areas as diverse as business and media, to public administration and marketing. The programme could be of interest to those considering pursuing a teaching career. However, we recommend that you contact the regulatory authority for teaching in your country and teacher training institutions to discuss the statutory requirements for entering the profession before making a decision.