Postgraduate Students

Masters degrees by research

Our MSc by Research degrees combine research training with the opportunity to work on an individual research project.

MSc (by Research) in History

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Our MSc (by Research) in History offers you the opportunity of study across the huge breadth of this subject, from medieval Scotland to revolutionary America, modern Japan, and much else besides.

MSc (by Research) in Economic and Social History

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Our MSc (by Research) in Economic and Social History offers you the opportunity to study at an advanced level through independent research.

MSc (by Research) in Scottish History

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Our MSc (by Research) in Scottish History offers you the opportunity to study Scottish History at an advanced level through independent research.

MSc (by Research) in Classics

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Our MSc (by Research) in Classics offers you the opportunity to study classics at an advanced level through independent research.

MSc (by Research) in Archaeology

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Our Archaeology MSc (by Research) offers you a first-class experience in graduate education and research in a year long format.