MA History
Entry requirements
A level: from A*A*A to AAB (required: no specific A level subjects required) IB: from 37 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL
About this course
MA (Hons) History, a history degree centred on the study of the past across diverse geographical regions and chronological periods. Core topics include Historical Research and Research Methods. The programme spans four years, culminating in an independent honours dissertation. The first year covers the medieval period, the early modern period, and modern history. The second year introduces American history, European history, British history, Scottish history, and global history, alongside a compulsory course on historiography. The third year shifts focus to specialised elective courses and the practice of historical research. The final year involves fourth-year options in history, including at least one year-long special subject and a substantial independent research project.
Modules
- a course covering the medieval period
- a course covering the early modern period
- a wide-ranging core course focused on key skills and habits, and showcasing the variety of topics available at Edinburgh, including in modern history
- American history
- European history
- British history
- Scottish history
- global history
- continue to study a range of histories
- deepen your knowledge of particular geographical regions, chronological periods, and themes
- choose two courses from the covered periods and themes
- take a compulsory course on historiography
- choose from a wide range of option courses outside your primary subject
- reflect on history as a discipline and be introduced to the practice of historical research
- study courses from a range of specialised elective courses (depending on the courses you choose in Years 1 and 2, you may have the option to choose one from another subject outside history)
- take fourth-year options in history, including at least one year-long special subject
- engage in independent research to produce an honours dissertation on a topic of your own choosing