Social and Cultural History MSc
This Masters programme in Social and Cultural History will provide you with a foundation in the use of social theory in history, introduce you to a wide range of topics in the social, cultural and imperial history of Scotland, Britain, western Europe and the USA, and equip you with generic research skills.
- This is the only MSc programme in Social and Cultural History available in Scotland.
- This programme is ESRC-accredited and supported by quota awards from the ESRC. For more information on applying for ESRC funding or other resources, see: Scholarships.
- This programme is run jointly by the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde. It is administered by Glasgow; registered students are members of both universities and have access to all facilities on both campuses.
- We host the largest cluster of economic and social historians in Scotland and are internationally recognised for research excellence in modern economic and social history, with exceptional strength in business and financial history, the history of medicine, and social and gender history.
Programme overview
- MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
- PgDip: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time
You will attend lectures, seminars and tutorials and take part in lab and project work.
Core courses
- Social theory and social history
- Research resources and skills for historians.
Optional courses (four chosen)
- American material culture
- Employers, elites and the state: capitalism in Britain c1830-1940s
- Gender, politics and power
- History of medicine 1: Studies in the history of medicine before 1850
- History of medicine II: Studies in the history of medicine from 1850 to 2000
- Poverty and inequality in the modern world
- Segregation, migration and war: African-Americans 1910-1930
- War and society, 1914-1945: A comparative approach.
You may also be able to choose courses from Masters programmes in History and Economic & Social History; and research training courses provided by the College of Social Sciences.
Career prospects
Career opportunities include further academic study; commercial research; libraries and the heritage sector.
This programme is subject to approval.
Further information: Dr Mark Freeman
email: Mark.Freeman@glasgow.ac.uk
Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject.
Pre-Masters course for international students
There is a preparation course for international students who don't meet the entry requirements. Completion of this Pre-Masters course to the required level guarantees your entry to this programme. This is offered by our partner, Glasgow International College. See Pre-Masters course for Social Sciences.
English language
If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.
Further information regarding entry requirements: student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk
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