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  • Qualification

    MLitt - Master of Letters

  • Location

    University of Aberdeen

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    32 months

Course summary

Explore the rich history, art and philosophy of Scotland and its people. Access rare archive treasures and award-winning online teaching, with this flexible online Masters.

Explore the fascinating story of Scotland and earn a Masters in Scottish Heritage.

Join the first Scottish university to offer a degree that combines History, History of Art and Philosophy in this way.

Gain the skills to conduct research in archives and library collections, anywhere in the world.
Engage with rare archive treasures and unrivalled expertise in Scotland’s rich written, visual and oral past.
Discover the stories of the men, women and children who left Scotland’s shores for a new life overseas.
Learn to work with many sources and grow your analytical skills.

Under the expert guidance of award-winning online tutors, the focus of your degree can be adapted to you and your own connections to Scotland.

Who can study this online Scottish history degree?

This distance-learning degree is for anyone, anywhere in the world, with a professional or personal interest in Scotland’s history and her people.

How you’ll study

Online learning

Our distance learning Masters in Scottish Heritage is delivered flexibly, 100% online.

You can study with us anywhere in the world with no need for a study visa, and manage your study hours to suit you.

Your teaching

Your teaching is delivered through MyAberdeen, our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It holds all the materials, tools and support you’ll need in your studies. Take a look around MyAberdeen.

Assessments

This degree is assessed entirely online.

Careers

MLitt Scottish Heritage could help you pursue or advance your career in tourism and other related industries.

It also offers excellent continuing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills, particularly in occupations such as:

  • teaching
  • librarianship
  • museum work.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 4,060per year

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

University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    35th

  • Campus address

    University of Aberdeen, Directorate of External Relations, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, City Of, AB24 3FX, Scotland

One of the top 35 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide league tables 2024).
Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
Experienced international student advisers with immigration expertise supporting students from application to graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    36th out of 91 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    172 84%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    40th

    28
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.16 83%

    27th

    2

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