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University of Glasgow: Global History
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | College of Arts and Humanities |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| humanities-pg@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
In this Masters in Global History you will study connections between different parts of the world and draw comparisons across time, space and cultures. It is designed to strengthen your skills as an independent researcher and prepare you for a professional career in an increasingly globalised environment. A major quality of this programme stems from its collaboration with local archives, museums and libraries, allowing you to combine historical theory and practice with hands-on learning.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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This programme offers a unique social history approach to the study of global history, with a strong focus on people and societies in the Global South.
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You can draw on the expertise of world leading academics in a wide range of themes, including empire, migration, slavery, conflict and global inequalities.
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You will have the option to undertake interdisciplinary study, complementing historical research with, for example, the study of languages, religions or literature.
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Glasgow provides a unique setting to develop your research skills in global history, as the city is home to many internationally important historical collections.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
This programme is comprised of three compulsory courses and three optional courses, one of which you may take outside History. The compulsory courses include one focused on historiography and another on practice; the third is the general course for all postgraduate students in History on research skills and resources. The programme convenor will work with you to construct a sensible portfolio of courses, according to your own aims and objectives. Core teaching is delivered in two semesters, followed by an independent dissertation project. The dissertation gives you an opportunity to identify an area of interest and create a research project that allows in-depth study of a specific topic or region.
Semester One Core Courses Exploring Global History Doing History: Sources and Skills for Historians Optional Courses One or two optional courses.
Semester Two Core Course Global History through Local Archives Optional Courses One or two optional courses.
Optional courses Optional courses may include: Military Scotland in the Age of Proto-globalization, c.1600-c.1800 The Global History of Inequalities The Medievalists: the Middle Ages in 20th century Eastern and Central Europe The World of the Crusades: Critical Approaches to Medieval Sources Qualitative Approaches to the Study of Political Violence Resistance to Slavery from 1700 to 1900
With permission from the programme convenor, it may also be possible to choose an option from related subjects within the College of Arts & Humanities.
Summer Dissertation (MSc History)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in History or Politics or International Relations or Archaeology or Archives/Library Studies. We may also accept degrees in other subjects. Work experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications. A personal statement is required for this programme. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
In this Masters in Global History you will study connections between different parts of the world and draw comparisons across time, space and cultures. It is designed to strengthen your skills as an independent researcher and prepare you for a professional career in an increasingly globalised environment. A major quality of this programme stems from its collaboration with local archives, museums and libraries, allowing you to combine historical theory and practice with hands-on learning.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
This programme offers a unique social history approach to the study of global history, with a strong focus on people and societies in the Global South.
-
You can draw on the expertise of world leading academics in a wide range of themes, including empire, migration, slavery, conflict and global inequalities.
-
You will have the option to undertake interdisciplinary study, complementing historical research with, for example, the study of languages, religions or literature.
-
Glasgow provides a unique setting to develop your research skills in global history, as the city is home to many internationally important historical collections.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
This programme is comprised of three compulsory courses and three optional courses, one of which you may take outside History. The compulsory courses include one focused on historiography and another on practice; the third is the general course for all postgraduate students in History on research skills and resources. The programme convenor will work with you to construct a sensible portfolio of courses, according to your own aims and objectives. Core teaching is delivered in two semesters, followed by an independent dissertation project. The dissertation gives you an opportunity to identify an area of interest and create a research project that allows in-depth study of a specific topic or region.
Semester One Core Courses Exploring Global History Doing History: Sources and Skills for Historians Optional Courses One or two optional courses.
Semester Two Core Course Global History through Local Archives Optional Courses One or two optional courses.
Optional courses Optional courses may include: Military Scotland in the Age of Proto-globalization, c.1600-c.1800 The Global History of Inequalities The Medievalists: the Middle Ages in 20th century Eastern and Central Europe The World of the Crusades: Critical Approaches to Medieval Sources Qualitative Approaches to the Study of Political Violence Resistance to Slavery from 1700 to 1900
With permission from the programme convenor, it may also be possible to choose an option from related subjects within the College of Arts & Humanities.
Summer Dissertation (MSc History)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in History or Politics or International Relations or Archaeology or Archives/Library Studies. We may also accept degrees in other subjects. Work experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications. A personal statement is required for this programme. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
In this Masters in Global History you will study connections between different parts of the world and draw comparisons across time, space and cultures. It is designed to strengthen your skills as an independent researcher and prepare you for a professional career in an increasingly globalised environment. A major quality of this programme stems from its collaboration with local archives, museums and libraries, allowing you to combine historical theory and practice with hands-on learning.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
This programme offers a unique social history approach to the study of global history, with a strong focus on people and societies in the Global South.
-
You can draw on the expertise of world leading academics in a wide range of themes, including empire, migration, slavery, conflict and global inequalities.
-
You will have the option to undertake interdisciplinary study, complementing historical research with, for example, the study of languages, religions or literature.
-
Glasgow provides a unique setting to develop your research skills in global history, as the city is home to many internationally important historical collections.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
This programme is comprised of three compulsory courses and three optional courses, one of which you may take outside History. The compulsory courses include one focused on historiography and another on practice; the third is the general course for all postgraduate students in History on research skills and resources. The programme convenor will work with you to construct a sensible portfolio of courses, according to your own aims and objectives. Core teaching is delivered in two semesters, followed by an independent dissertation project. The dissertation gives you an opportunity to identify an area of interest and create a research project that allows in-depth study of a specific topic or region.
Core Courses
EXPLORING GLOBAL HISTORY This course is an introduction to key themes in Global History, giving students a solid grounding in the historiography of a growing discipline. In a series of weekly seminars, students will discuss critical pieces of scholarship which have defined the study of global history in the twenty-first century, paying special attention to the themes of global inequalities, empires, migration, slavery, and the environment.
GLOBAL HISTORY THROUGH LOCAL ARCHIVES This course is an introduction to research methods in Global History. In the course, students will meet in seminars to discuss concepts, methods and approaches underpinning the study of global history. In addition, they will participate in a series of ‘hackathons’ held in archives, museums and libraries in Glasgow to explore the potential of local sources for doing global history. DOING HISTORY: SOURCES AND SKILLS FOR HISTORIANS
Optional Courses
Optional courses may include: COMMODITY HISTORIES IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH, 1500-2000 MILITARY SCOTLAND IN THE AGE OF PROTO-GLOBALIZATION, C.1600-C.1800 PEACE-MAKING AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AFTER THE FIRST-WORLD WAR THE GLOBAL COLD WAR, 1947-2008 THE GLOBAL HISTORY OF INEQUALITIES THE MEDIEVALISTS: THE MIDDLE AGES IN 20TH CENTURY EASTERN AND CENTRAL EUROPE AMERICA'S TWO QUAGMIRES: VIETNAM AND IRAQ THE WORLD OF THE CRUSADES: CRITICAL APPROACHES TO MEDIEAL SOURCES VIOLENCE AND THE COLONIAL ENCOUNTER
With permission from the programme convenor, it may also be possible to choose an option from related subjects within the College of Arts.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
In this Masters in Global History you will study connections between different parts of the world and draw comparisons across time, space and cultures. It is designed to strengthen your skills as an independent researcher and prepare you for a professional career in an increasingly globalised environment. A major quality of this programme stems from its collaboration with local archives, museums and libraries, allowing you to combine historical theory and practice with hands-on learning.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
This programme offers a unique social history approach to the study of global history, with a strong focus on people and societies in the Global South.
-
You can draw on the expertise of world leading academics in a wide range of themes, including empire, migration, slavery, conflict and global inequalities.
-
You will have the option to undertake interdisciplinary study, complementing historical research with, for example, the study of languages, religions or literature.
-
Glasgow provides a unique setting to develop your research skills in global history, as the city is home to many internationally important historical collections.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
This programme is comprised of three compulsory courses and three optional courses, one of which you may take outside History. The compulsory courses include one focused on historiography and another on practice; the third is the general course for all postgraduate students in History on research skills and resources. The programme convenor will work with you to construct a sensible portfolio of courses, according to your own aims and objectives. Core teaching is delivered in two semesters, followed by an independent dissertation project. The dissertation gives you an opportunity to identify an area of interest and create a research project that allows in-depth study of a specific topic or region.
Core Courses
EXPLORING GLOBAL HISTORY This course is an introduction to key themes in Global History, giving students a solid grounding in the historiography of a growing discipline. In a series of weekly seminars, students will discuss critical pieces of scholarship which have defined the study of global history in the twenty-first century, paying special attention to the themes of global inequalities, empires, migration, slavery, and the environment.
GLOBAL HISTORY THROUGH LOCAL ARCHIVES This course is an introduction to research methods in Global History. In the course, students will meet in seminars to discuss concepts, methods and approaches underpinning the study of global history. In addition, they will participate in a series of ‘hackathons’ held in archives, museums and libraries in Glasgow to explore the potential of local sources for doing global history. DOING HISTORY: SOURCES AND SKILLS FOR HISTORIANS
Optional Courses
Optional courses may include: COMMODITY HISTORIES IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH, 1500-2000 MILITARY SCOTLAND IN THE AGE OF PROTO-GLOBALIZATION, C.1600-C.1800 PEACE-MAKING AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AFTER THE FIRST-WORLD WAR THE GLOBAL COLD WAR, 1947-2008 THE GLOBAL HISTORY OF INEQUALITIES THE MEDIEVALISTS: THE MIDDLE AGES IN 20TH CENTURY EASTERN AND CENTRAL EUROPE AMERICA'S TWO QUAGMIRES: VIETNAM AND IRAQ THE WORLD OF THE CRUSADES: CRITICAL APPROACHES TO MEDIEAL SOURCES VIOLENCE AND THE COLONIAL ENCOUNTER
With permission from the programme convenor, it may also be possible to choose an option from related subjects within the College of Arts.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
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