MSc Early Modern History

at University of Glasgow

Semester 1: 
 

Core Course

• Doing History: Sources And Skills For Historians
   

Two Or Three Optional Courses (Which Can Include, But Which Are Not Limited To Early Modern History).
 

Early Modern Courses Running In Session 2022-23 Within History This Semester Are:

• Heretics And Inquisitors In Europe,800-1600
• The Life And Afterlife Of Mary Queen Of Scots
   

Semester 2: 
 

Two Or Three Optional Courses (Which Can Include But Which Are Not Limited To Early Modern History).
 

Early Modern Courses Running In Session 2022-23 Within History This Semester Are:

• Military Scotland In The Age Of Proto-Globalization, C.1600-C.1800
• Medieval Palaeography: An Introduction To Reading Medieval Documents
• Scottish Castles And Palaces
• Heretics And Inquisitors In Europe,800-1600
   

Other Courses Offered By History And Available To You In Academic Session 2022-2023 Include:

• Issues, Ideologies And Institutions Of Modern Scotland
• Gender, Politics And Power
• Gender, Culture And Text
• The United States Since 1945
• The Global History Of Inequalities
   

Please Note The Availability Of A Particular Course Depends On Student Numbers And Patterns Of Staff Leave. Not All Courses Will Be Available Every Year.
 

Summer: 

• Dissertation (Msc History)

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 unless otherwise specified.
 

You’ll also need to submit a short (one paragraph) statement of interest in this programme.
 

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10050

• Part-time fee: £1117 per 20 credits
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £22140

The research skills and methods you’ll gain on this programme give you the transferable skills you need for positions in the public and private sectors, including heritage policy and projects, media and teaching. The programme is also a good foundation for a PhD.