Program Overview
The American History at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the American History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the American History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Historical Methodology
- Historical Research: Skills and Sources
- Themes in American Historiography
- British Emigration, 1603\x961914
- Calvinist Theology and Piety in Britain and America, c1590\x961660
- Intellectual History of the American Revolution
- American Foreign Policy
- Slavery in the British Atlantic World, 1650\x961834
- The Civil Rights Movement
- The United States and the Cold War
- Conservatism in the United States, c1930\x96c1990
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline is normally required.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months