Close icon

Personalise what you see on this page.

Choose from the options below. We'll show you information based on your current location as default.

I'M FROM

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LIVING IN

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LOOKING FOR

  • Undergraduate courses
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.
Viewing as a student from United States living in United States interested in Undergraduate courses

Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    John Anderson Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 Months

Course summary

Study with us

deepen your historical knowledge, understanding and awareness on a range of issues, debates, and specialist topics of historical importance and present-day resonance

assess historical themes and historiographical interpretations across a broad chronological range

develop your transferable skills (for example critical analysis, communication, research, organisation, and project management) necessary for employment

gain invaluable research tools and practical skills while studying a range of thematic, historiographical or theoretical topics across a broad chronological and geographical range

undertake an original piece of research on the topic of your choosing with support from an expert in the field

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:

Irelands 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

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 1,796month

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University image

University of Strathclyde

  • University League Table

    32nd

  • Campus address

    University of Strathclyde, McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G1 1XQ, Scotland

Welcoming almost 23,000 students from over 140 countries, Strathclyde offers a supportive and vibrant university experience for students of all backgrounds.
Strathclyde offers numerous scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their studies.
It's home to an International Study Centre offering international students the option to complete pre-master's programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    21st out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    200 98%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    25th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.30 83%

    24th

    16

Is this page useful?

Yes No

Sorry about that...

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE IT?

SUBMIT

Thanks for your feedback!