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The University of Edinburgh: Scottish History
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Here in the nation’s capital, Scottish history is taught by a strong and distinguished team, comprising six core academic staff members, plus a number of postdoctoral fellows and associated staff.
The University of Edinburgh has offered the subject since establishing the prestigious Sir William Fraser Chair of Scottish History and Palaeography in 1901. The post is currently held by Professor Ewen Cameron.
From the Middle Ages to the present day, we can offer expertise in all periods of study.
Other members of staff have published extensively on topics including:
- Scottish politics in all periods
- late medieval kingship
- saints’ cults
- the witch-hunt and associated beliefs
- religious and intellectual change, particularly in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
- the Scottish Enlightenment
- the Highlands, especially in the middle ages and the modern period
- Scotland’s external relations and involvement with empire
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
Here in the nation’s capital, Scottish history is taught by a strong and distinguished team, comprising six core academic staff members, plus a number of postdoctoral fellows and associated staff.
The University of Edinburgh has offered the subject since establishing the prestigious Sir William Fraser Chair of Scottish History and Palaeography in 1901. The post is currently held by Professor Ewen Cameron.
From the Middle Ages to the present day, we can offer expertise in all periods of study.
Other members of staff have published extensively on topics including:
- Scottish politics in all periods
- late medieval kingship
- saints’ cults
- the witch-hunt and associated beliefs
- religious and intellectual change, particularly in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
- the Scottish Enlightenment
- the Highlands, especially in the middle ages and the modern period
- Scotland’s external relations and involvement with empire
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
MSc
Summary
Taught by one of the largest groups of specialist Scottish historians found at any university, this programme is world leading.
It offers an unrivalled range of courses that explore Scotland’s past across a broad period - from the early medieval period to contemporary developments - and Scotland’s place in comparative and global contexts.
The examination of Scotland’s past has been at the centre of history teaching at the University since the Sir William Fraser Chair of Scottish History and Palaeography was established in 1901.
You will have access to some of the most impressive archival collections in the UK, including:
- our Centre for Research Collections
- the National Library of Scotland
- the National Records of Scotland
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
Taught by one of the largest groups of specialist Scottish historians found at any university, this programme is world leading.
It offers an unrivalled range of courses that explore Scotland’s past across a broad period - from the early medieval period to contemporary developments - and Scotland’s place in comparative and global contexts.
The examination of Scotland’s past has been at the centre of history teaching at the University since the Sir William Fraser Chair of Scottish History and Palaeography was established in 1901.
You will have access to some of the most impressive archival collections in the UK, including:
- our Centre for Research Collections
- the National Library of Scotland
- the National Records of Scotland
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
MSc (Res)
Summary
Here in the nation’s capital, Scottish history is taught by a strong and distinguished team, comprising six core academic staff members, plus a number of postdoctoral fellows and associated staff.
The University of Edinburgh has offered the subject since establishing the prestigious Sir William Fraser Chair of Scottish History and Palaeography in 1901. The post is currently held by Professor Ewen Cameron.
From the Middle Ages to the present day, we can offer expertise in all periods of study.
Other members of staff have published extensively on topics including:
- Scottish politics in all periods
- late medieval kingship
- saints’ cults
- the witch-hunt and associated beliefs
- religious and intellectual change, particularly in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
- the Scottish Enlightenment
- the Highlands, especially in the middle ages and the modern period
- Scotland’s external relations and involvement with empire
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
Here in the nation’s capital, Scottish history is taught by a strong and distinguished team, comprising six core academic staff members, plus a number of postdoctoral fellows and associated staff.
The University of Edinburgh has offered the subject since establishing the prestigious Sir William Fraser Chair of Scottish History and Palaeography in 1901. The post is currently held by Professor Ewen Cameron.
From the Middle Ages to the present day, we can offer expertise in all periods of study.
Other members of staff have published extensively on topics including:
- Scottish politics in all periods
- late medieval kingship
- saints’ cults
- the witch-hunt and associated beliefs
- religious and intellectual change, particularly in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
- the Scottish Enlightenment
- the Highlands, especially in the middle ages and the modern period
- Scotland’s external relations and involvement with empire
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
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