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This Master's program provides comprehensive courses spanning medieval to modern history, with a focus on Scotland, Britain, Europe, and America while incorporating a growing global outlook. You'll develop historical research techniques and complete a dissertation using primary sources. Glasgow's History department ranks joint 4th in the UK for research quality and influence. Our cutting-edge research informs postgraduate teaching, ensuring you engage with contemporary historical topics. The university offers exceptional resources for historical study.
The campus library houses extensive printed and manuscript collections from medieval times to today. Students can also access the Baillie Collection's resources on Scottish, Irish, and English history. The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery provides primary materials in areas like fine art, coinage, and cultural studies. The program equips you with transferable skills for careers in heritage management, media, education, and beyond. It also serves as excellent preparation for doctoral research.