Scottish History
Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level English or another Humanities subject.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: English HL6 or Humanities HL6 with English SL6.) Scottish Higher: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
About this course
MA/MA(SocSci) in Scottish History, a social sciences and history degree focusing on the past of Scotland from medieval to modern periods. The Centre for Scottish & Celtic Studies provides a cross-disciplinary environment for historical research across all eras. The first year covers foundational studies through History 1A: Scotland's Millennium: Kingdom, Union and Nation c.1000-2014, History 1B: A Medieval Mosaic: Europe and Its Neighbours in the Middle Ages, c.400-1500, Introduction to Scottish Culture Semester 1, and Introduction to Scottish Culture Semester 2. The second year examines broader contexts through History 2A: The Social and Cultural History of Europe, 1500-2000 and History 2B: An Introduction to Global History. Advanced study in later years involves specialized topics such as Kingdoms and societies in northern Britain AD 400-800, Settlement and Society in Scandinavian Scotland, Celtic Place-Names Of Scotland, Medieval Ireland 800 - 1100, Scotland Since 1914, The Highland Clearances, Gaelic (Beginners) for Honours Students, The Folklore of Gaelic Scotland, Eachdraidh na Gàidhlig ann an Alba, c. 1400-1914, and Innse Gall, Ulaidh agus Rìgh Seumas VI. Tuineachadh agus Sìobhaltas, c.1541-1639.
Modules
- History 1A: Scotland's Millennium: Kingdom, Union and Nation c.1000-2014
- History 1B: A Medieval Mosaic: Europe and Its Neighbours in the Middle Ages, c.400-1500/li>
- Introduction to Scottish Culture Semester 1
- Introduction to Scottish Culture Semester 2
- History 2A: The Social and Cultural History of Europe, 1500-2000
- History2B: An Introduction to Global History
- Kingdoms and societies in northern Britain AD 400-800
- Settlement and Society in Scandinavian Scotland
- Celtic Place-Names Of Scotland
- Medieval Ireland 800 - 1100
- Scotland Since 1914
- The Highland Clearances
- Gaelic (Beginners) for Honours Students
- The Folklore of Gaelic Scotland
- Eachdraidh na Gàidhlig ann an Alba, c. 1400-1914
- Innse Gall, Ulaidh agus Rìgh Seumas VI. Tuineachadh agus Sìobhaltas, c.1541-1639