Greater Britain in the Twentieth Century - MLitt

Snapshot

Length of study:	12 months full time 24 months part time
Start date:	September
Academic School:	School of Humanities
How to apply:	Apply online via UKPASS
Status:	This course is open for applications for September 2012.

Fees:

Academic Year Home/EU Overseas 2011-12 £3,400 £10,000 2012-13 £3,400 £10,500 2012-13 to be confirmed to be confirmed

Context

This is one of over ten degree pathways offered in the Masters Programme in Humanities with Specialisation. Students on the Programme take some common modules, and are able to draw upon the research culture of the School of Humanities. All the core teaching is conducted 5.30-7.30pm to allow attendance by part-time and full-time students alike. Other classes are scheduled for the mutual convenience of staff and students.

Aims of the Programme

To provide an understanding of the diverse ways in which twentieth century British history has been understood in combination with specialist study linked to the student's own interests.

Programme Content

All our History MLitt degrees have a common structure of 60 (4 x 15) credits of:

• Generic Skills
• Theory in the Humanities I
• Historical Skills
• Historical Sources

On this programme, the core module is a broad historiographical course on approaches to twentieth century Britain. Each student then takes one optional module from a large selection. Visit the course website for more information.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment includes essays, skills tests, a presentation and a dissertation.

All students must attempt the dissertation. Students whose dissertation fails to satisfy the examiners will be awarded the PG Diploma, provided that the taught elements of the course have been successfully completed.

Entry Requirements

Students will normally be expected to have a degree in History or related discipline, at first class or upper second.

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Sources of Funding

Information about the School of Humanities scholarships can be found on the School of Humanities scholarships webpage.

Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.

Contacts

Postgraduate Convenor

Dr Christopher Storrs School of Humanities University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 385086 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 385086 (from outside the UK) Email: c.d.storrs@dundee.ac.uk