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University of Strathclyde: Historical Studies

Institution University of Strathclyde View institution profile
Department Humanities
Web https://www.strath.ac.uk/
Email studywithus-hass@strath.ac.uk
Telephone 0141 444 8600
Study type Taught

Summary

The MSc in Historical Studies is a taught postgraduate programme, which seeks to introduce students to advanced historical study while deepening their historical understanding and awareness. You will gain invaluable research tools and practical skills while studying a range of thematic, historiographical, and theoretical topics across a broad chronological and geographical range. You will have the opportunity to choose from a wide choice of specialised classes taught by experts in the field, while undergoing rigorous training in historical research methods and sources. You will also have the opportunity to carry out an extended piece of original historical research and writing in the form of the dissertation.

You can choose to study thematic, historiographical, or theoretical topics across a broad chronological and geographical range, covering such themes as:

Ireland’s complex historical relationship with colonialism global histories of imperialism and colonisation the origins and development of Arab nationalist movements and their contribution to the creation of nation-states in the Middle East the changing nature of conflict management and resolution in the Arab-Israeli dispute the changing relationship of human beings with natural environments the diplomatic relations between Britain, France, and the United States the relationship between Scotland and Ulster national experiences of resistance during the Second World War You may also engage with theoretical, methodological, and practical-based modules focused on:

Palaeography Advanced Oral History Work Placements in History

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Strathclyde

UK University of the Year

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university, located in the heart of Glasgow – one of the UK’s largest cities. Founded in 1796 as ‘a place of useful learning’, we are home to around 30,000 students from more than 140 countries.

We offer flexible, innovative learning and deliver academic excellence through world-class research and teaching. Many of our courses include industrial placement opportunities, helping equip graduates for a fast-changing, competitive environment beyond study.

Accolades

  • The University was named UK University of the Year in the Daily …
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