“By creating we think, by living we learn” Patrick Geddes
| 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. |
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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.
To provide an understanding of the diverse forces at work in Scottish history since the early modern period, with a special focus on social, cultural and political development, and Scottish connections with the wider world.
All our History MLitt degrees have a common structure of 60 (4 x 15) credits of:
Scottish History students also choose two from a range of Scottish modules, which differ from year to year, but would typically include: Labour in Scotland, 1900-2000, Government in Early Modern Scotland, Scottish Architectural History, Towns, Society and Culture c.1650-1820.
Finally, students undertake a 60 credit dissertation.
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.
Students will normally be expected to have a degree in History or related discipline; normally first class or upper second as minimum.
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.
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.
Programme Director |
Admissions Contact |
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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 |
Postgraduate Admissions Admissions and Student Recruitment University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland > Telephone: 01382 384 384 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 384 384 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 385 500 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 385 500 (from outside the UK) Email: postgrad-admissions@dundee.ac.uk |
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