Study with us - Undergraduate

Undergraduate

As an undergraduate student you will have the opportunity to explore various periods and places of the past under the guidance of our expert staff. Our programmes combine a traditional broad approach to history in the first and second years with an in-depth approach to specific topics based on staff research specialisms in the third and fourth years. Throughout your degree you will also be supported to develop your research abilities through a range of skills modules. As part of our student community, you will have access to our online common room and be able to take advantage of extra-curricular activities including quizzes, field trips, online reading weekends and public lectures.

We offer a single BA Honours degree in History and a wide range of joint BA Honours degree programmes. Students can also choose to specialise in Scottish History at the upper levels and graduate with a BA (Hons) Scottish History degree.

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Joint BA Honours Degree Programmes

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Studying History at 性视界传媒

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Specialising in Scottish History

We offer students the opportunity to specialise in Scottish History in third and fourth years and the chance to exit with a single Honours or joint Honours degree in Scottish History. So if you are interested in investigating the rich histories and legacies of the Kingdom of the Scots beyond the romance and the myths, you can find further information in this video featuring our Curriculum Leader, Dr Lucy Dean, with students and recent graduates from our Undergraduate Scottish History programme.

Studying Humanities at 性视界传媒

Humanities is an umbrella term for a wide range of subjects that explore and analyse aspects of human society from a critical perspective. Humanities students learn about social issues, cultural values, and other valuable life skills that can be deployed in other areas of their life.

Fees and funding

Full details of fees for the current academic year can be found by clicking the relevant programme above.

Please check our website for funding opportunities for new and continuing students.

Student support

We are committed to enhancing your student experience, so when you become a student with us you will have access to a wide range of services to support you throughout your journey, from application to graduation and beyond.

Whether you require assistance with your studies, additional needs or disability matters, mental health and wellbeing, or financial support, help is always at hand and the Student Support pages will direct you to the appropriate information or staff member. The guide will help you navigate our technology, the Virtual Learning Environment, the library and electronic resources, and generally provide you with the tools to become an effective learner.

We look forward to welcoming you and to supporting you throughout your student journey!

Part-time study and short courses

We offer a wide variety of History and Scottish History modules at various levels which may be taken for personal interest or for career development, such as by teachers wishing to upskill or expand their portfolio. These can be taken as credit-bearing short courses (with assessments) or on an audit basis (without assessment). These modules are available for study at our centres across Scotland and all are registered for .

Applicants should apply by clicking on the relevant programme above. Acceptance on to a short course is dependent on the candidate meeting the degree entry requirements or otherwise at the discretion of the Programme Leader.