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Scottish History (Distance Learning) – (M.Litt.)

University of Dundee

School of Humanities
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Location: Dundee / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 30 months Start Date: January, May, September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Online education
Languages: English 
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Aims of the Programme:

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.

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.


Contents

There are 3 core modules for this course:

* Introduction to Historical Research Skills
* Introduction to Historical Theory
* Interpretations of Scottish History

These will normally be studied in this order over the first two years of the course.

Students must also take three optional modules from a range of options including:

* Cultural Exchange: Scotland and Europe
* Scotland before the Union
* Scotland and the Empire, 1707-1900
* Scotland in the Twentieth Century
* The Scottish Diaspora

Students will also complete an 18,000 word dissertation.

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Requirements

Students will normally be expected to have a good undergraduate degree (2:1 or similar standard) in History or a related discipline.

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English.

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

IELTS Band: 6.5
TOEFL Paper-based: 580

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