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Master of Scottish History

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Three-year full-time Doctor of Philosophy programme in Scottish History offered by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and undertake an original research project in Scottish History. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
  • and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.

Career outcomes

  • Communications Officer
  • Content Writer
  • Research Assistant
  • Editorial Assistant
  • Community Engagement Officer

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time research programme. The PhD is a substantial piece of independent research which makes a contribution to the state of existing knowledge in the field. Assessment is by a written thesis examined in an oral viva.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • We require the following (with further details below):.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification in a relevant subject, Research proposal, Two references.

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadlines on its degree finder page. Identify a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the programme asks for one. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide an academic CV
  2. Proposal
  3. Transcripts
  4. Two references and English language evidence. Attend an interview if the programme requires one. Accept the offer when it arrives. Apply early if you need a visa
  5. As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year£33,600 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£44,427 GBP

Program details

CampusCentral Area
Faculty or schoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology
DepartmentHumanities and Communication
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.