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Master of Science by Research - History

The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh campus — Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 28,800
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Research interests within History are extremely wide-ranging and include medieval culture, religion, gender, and law; historical theory; early modern witchcraft and the occult; the Italian Renaissance; North America from the colonial era; intellectual history from Machiavelli to Marx; genocide; Nazi and post-war Germany; Russia and the Soviet Union; the Cold War; and political, social, and cultural aspects of the history of China, Japan, Africa, India, Latin America and the Caribbean in the modern era. In particular, University of Edinburgh host expertise in: Pre-modern and early-modern history: their research interests lie in the social, political, religious and cultural history of Europe – from the fall of Rome to the Renaissance, with particular emphasis on England, France and Italy. Modern British and Irish history: they have particular interests in early modern religion, belief and intellectual history (including the Scottish Enlightenment); social, economic and political history; relations between Britain and Ireland; Second World War Studies; and international relations. Modern European history: specialisms include 18th-century political and intellectual history; genocide; France; Germany; Russia and the Soviet Union; and Spain. American history: the expertise includes revolutionary and early national America; the Civil War; US diplomatic history in the 19th and 20th centuries; politics in the 20th century; African-American history and the civil rights movement.
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 28,800
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
1 August 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Edinburgh campus

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Old College, South Bridge

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
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About the Institution

Founded by the city of Edinburgh in 1583, the University of Edinburgh was the first true civic university in the UK and one of the four ancient universities of Scotland. Join some of the best students from around the globe at one of the world's top universities. Students will invest in an education that will help them build a successful future. Join the University of Edinburgh's 13,000-strong international student community. The University of Edinburgh's flexible programmes, world-class facilities and award-winning support services combine to ensure students' university experience is exception...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.