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THE UNIVERSITYOF EDINBURGHHistory, Classics&

ArchaeologyPOSTGRADUATEOPPORTUNITIES 2014

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The University

THE UNIVERSITYOF EDINBURGH:INFLUENCING THEWORLD SINCE 1583

02 Welcome to the School of History,

Classics & Archaeology03 Facilities and resources04 Community05 Employability and graduate attributes06 Masters programmes23 Research at the School of History,

Classics & Archaeology24 Research opportunities27 What type of degree?28 Funding30 How to apply31 Get in touch32 Campus map

Our proud history andaluni abassadorsFor more than 400 years our staff and

students have been making their markon the world. Theyve explored space,revolutionised surgery, won Nobel Prizes,published era-dening books, run thecountry, paved the way for life-savingbreakthroughs and laid the foundationsfor solving the mysteries of the universe.By choosing further study or research atEdinburgh you will be joining a communityof scholars who have been at the forefrontof knowledge since 1583.

We are associated with 15 Nobel Prize

winners, including physicists Charles Barklaand Max Born, medical researcher PeterDoherty, economist Sir James Mirrlees andbiologist Sir Paul Nurse. Our famous alumniinclude NASA astronaut Piers Sellers,former MI5 Director-General Dame StellaRimington, Olympians Sir Chris Hoy andKatherine Grainger and historical greatssuch as philosopher David Hume, physicistand mathematician James Clerk Maxwell,inventor Alexander Graham Bell and SherlockHolmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

You are now in a placewhere the best coursesupon Earth are within yourreach such an opportunityyou will never again have.Thoas Jefferson, Aerican FoundingFather and President (speaking to hisson-in-law, Thomas Mann Randolph, as he

began his studies at Edinburgh in 1786)


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Community

As home to more than 100members of academic staff,

some 60 honorary professors,350 graduate students and 1,150undergraduates, we can offeran extensive knowledge baseand support system to help youdevelop your graduate studiesto the best of your ability.

Our international graduate communityrepresents 29 nationalities, making the

School the ideal environment in which toshare ideas, collaborate on research, gainnew perspectives and meet like-mindedindividuals. We actively encourage ourstudents to become fully involved inacademic life, offering numerousopportunities to attend eventsor join specialist interest groups.

Our active programme of workshops,seminars conferences and symposia issupplemented with many informalgatherings and events, and our studentsocieties ArchSoc, the Classics Society

and the History Society provide countlessopportunities to get to know your fellowstudents in a non-academic environment.

Learn fro distinguished acadeicsAmong our staff are many fellows ofprestigious societies, including theBritish Academy and the Royal Societyof Edinburgh. Our academics are also veryactive in other professional and fundingorganisations, such as the Arts andHumanities Research Council, the ClassicalAssociation, the Royal Historical Society

and the Historical Association. They alsohave strong public roles in promoting theirdiscipline, including government committeepositions and media consultancy.

Join a thriving counityWe have more than 350 graduate students,who are all encouraged to participate inthe Schools rich research community. Wehost a lively programme of activities andevents. You will have the opportunity toattend seminar series in Scottish History,Archaeology, Classics, Economic andSocial History. We also run Medieval and

Renaissance Studies, Diaspora Studies andAmerican History graduate workshops. Youcan also join the Early American Historyreading group, the ArchSoc seminar series,the Gender History network, and the FirstMillennium Studies group.


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Employability andgraduate attributes

Fieldwork and independent research arean essential component on many of ourprogrammes. Almost all our students takecompulsory courses designed for skillsacquisition, while optional courses also havespecic objectives in terms of skills training.

Our programmes give you the opportunityto gain skills, such as written and oralpresentation, data collection and analysisand critical evaluation of research, whichwill enhance your career prospects inyour chosen area.

You will learn how to:

construct arguments lucidly, coherentlyand concisely

understand complex issues draw valid conclusions from the past assimilate, process and communicate

a wide range of information from a

variety of sources conceive and pursue a coherent

argument founded on evidence undertake a sustained independent

research project to a deadline write clear, accurate and concise prose.

Transferable skills are highly valued by employers and ourcourses and programmes are designed with this in mind.

Institute for Acadeic DevelopentAll of our postgraduate students canbenet from the Universitys Institutefor Academic Development (IAD), whichprovides information, events and coursesto develop the skills you will need nowand in the future.

The IAD offers one of the most establisheduniversity research and career skills trainingpackages in the UK. Our experts will helpyou gain the skills, knowledge andcondence required to move on to thenext stage in your career, be that in aprofessional sector or within academia.

The Institute provides research studentswith dedicated training in topics suchas research management; personaleffectiveness; communication skills;public engagement, networking andteamworking; leadership; career

management. You can gain expertise ininformation technology and presentationskills; condence in undertakingindependent and creative research;the ability to critically evaluate sourcematerials; and the capacity to constructintellectually rigorous arguments.

For taught postgraduates, the IADprovides a growing range of tailoredstudy-related and transferable skillsworkshops, plus online advice and learningresources. These are all designed to helpyou settle into postgraduate life, succeedduring your studies, and move condentlyonwards to the next stage of your career.

By developing these broader professionalskills and qualities, our postgraduatestudents are always in high demand.

More information:www.ed.ac.uk/iad/postgraduates

Careers ServiceThe Universitys award-winning CareersService aims to expand the horizons of allstudents, empowering and inspiring youto make successful career decisions.

The Service has a friendly team of expertsready to help you at our ofces on the

central campus and at Kings Buildings.We offer advice and guidance whateveryour plans for the future, includingcareers in research. We offer workshopsthroughout the year that are open toall postgraduate students, plus sessionsspecically for international students.

The Service has a team dedicated todeveloping our already strong linkswith employers from all industries andemployment sectors; from the worlds toprecruiters to small enterprises based herein Edinburgh. We provide a programme

of opportunities for students to meetemployers on campus and virtually.

More information:

www.ed.ac.uk/careers/postgrad

Backing bright ideasLAUNCH.ed is the Universitys award-winning programme for studententrepreneurs. Each year, LAUNCH.edworks with students to help them startnew businesses. Since 2005 we havehelped Edinburgh students and alumnilaunch more than 120 businesses, of whichmore than 85 per cent are still trading.

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Masters programmes

History prograes

If you are interested in studying a broad rangeof subjects the MSc in History offers courses fromthe many periods and regions we teach. The newonline MSc in History is a good option for thoseunable to relocate or those who want exibilityin their study. See pages 9 and 10 respectively.

The subjects we cover can be organised by period: contemporary

history; 18th-century cultures; late antique; Islamic and Byzantinestudies; and Medieval history. Or by region: American history;modern British and Irish history; and Scottish history. Or by themeor discipline: diaspora and migration history; gender histor y;

intellectual history; and social and cultural history.

Some students, particularly experienced historians, will beinterested in our Masters by Research degrees in History,Scottish History, or Economic and Social History, which allow forinvestigation, under supervision, of a specialised topic. See pages10 and 8 respectively. Masters by Research degrees are examinedeither by a long dissertation of 30,000 words, or shortersupervised pieces and a 15,000-word dissertation.

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American History

MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Prograe descriptionOur breadth of historical expertise means this programme offers anenviable diversity of both time periods and themes. Whether yourelooking to continue to advanced study, or pursue an interest youdeveloped as an undergraduate, youll enrich your skills in independentresearch and gain an in-depth understanding of the key topics andhistoriographical debates of this young nations dynamic past fromthe American Revolution to the Cold War.

Youll be part of a vibrant research culture, one that encouragescollaboration and includes regular lectures, seminars, and other eventsinvolving leading American historians. The impressive resources ofboth the Universitys Main Library and the National Library of Scotland,home to one of the UKs largest collections of Americana, will alsobe on hand.

Prograe structureYoull take two semesters of seminar-style courses in small groups,which will include two core courses in generic skills training (one eachsemester), and one in American historiography. This latter courseintroduces you to the diverse range of themes that the programme asa whole explores. Added to this will be a further three courses of yourchoice, one in the rst semester and two in the second.

In addition, you will apply your independent research skills in developing

your own dissertation, under the supervision of our academic staff. Thisis your chance to be creative; our breadth of historical expertise meanswere open to almost any feasible area of interest.

COmPULSORY COURSES

Historical Methodology, Historical Research: Skills and Sources; Themesin American Historiography.

OPTIONAL COURSES

May include: British Emigration, 16031914; Calvinist Theology and Pietyin Britain and America, c15901660;Intellectual History of the AmericanRevolution;American Foreign Policy;Slavery in the British Atlantic World,16501834; The Civil Rights Movement; The United States and the ColdWar; Conservatism in the United States, c1930c1990.

Career opportunitiesThe programme equips you to go on to advanced study. Equally, agraduate degree from Edinburgh will be respected by employers in manyelds. The combination of skills training courses, specialised seminars, and

independent research provides you with a broad range of transferableskills that will be benecial whatever path you choose.

miniu entry requireentsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a relevant discipline is normally required.

English language requireentsSee page 30.

Fees and fundingwww.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate

For funding information see also page 28.

Prograe Director Dr Robert MasonT: +44 (0)131 650 3770E: [email protected]

Youll be able to choosefrom an unrivalledrange of courses.
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Eighteenth-Century Cultures


Prograe descriptionWith its place at the heart of the Scottish Enlightenment, Edinburgh is theideal location from which to study the cultural life of the 18th century,particularly the Scottish dimension of the pan-European Enlightenment.This innovative programme is unique among British graduate programmesbecause it offer s a combination of academic and eld experience. Not

only will you participate in weekly seminars led by internationally recognisedexperts in the eld of 18th-century culture, but you will also take up an

on-site internship at one of the many prestigious archives, museums, estatehouses, gardens, and galleries in or near Edinburgh. Youll develop curatorial,archival management, conservation, or restoration skills under the guidanceof industry professionals, while expanding your knowledge of the era anddeveloping your research interests. Guiding you in your interdisciplinarystudies will be a team of scholars and specialists in visual, material, literary,and social history, including experts based in the Universitys Schools ofHistory, Divinity and Law, and Edinburgh College of Art. We also collaboratewith archivists and curators from National Museums Scotland, the NationalGalleries of Scotland, and other cultural repositories, providing you withthe broadest possible perspective on British, European, and transatlanticapproaches to this period.

Prograe structureIf you take this course on a one-year full-time basis, you will completetwo compulsory courses on historiography and archival methods, andselect four options from a menu of course choices. During the summer,you will complete a dissertation under academic staf f supervision. This

programme can be taken on a part-time basis, over two years.

COmPULSORY COURSES

Eighteenth-Century Cultural History 1; Eighteenth-Century CulturalHistory 2.

OPTIONAL COURSES

May include:A Crucible for Change: Enlightenment in Britain, 16881801;Clothing Cultures in Comparative Perspectives; Enlightenment Man andthe Natural World; Enlightenment: A Question of Geography; Law andthe Enlightenment; Literature and Society, 16881815; Empire and theNation: The Scottish Experience, 16501850; Material Culture of Genderin Eighteenth Century Britain; Religion and the Enlightenment: The Birthof the Modern; The Culture of Sensibility in the Age of Richardsons

Clarissa; The Science of Man in the Scottish Enlightenment.

Career opportunitiesOur graduates gain the necessary academic skills for advanced study.Alternatively your internship in one of Edinburghs cultural repositories willequip you with the professional skills to support a career beyond academia,in the heritage industries, publishing, or in public history, for example.

miniu entry requireentsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a relevant arts, humanities, or social scienceseld is normally required.


Fees and funding

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Prograe Director Dr Adam BuddTel +44 (0)131 650 3834Eail [email protected]

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Economic and Social History

MSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Prograe descriptionEconomic and social history addresses the historical processes underlyingthe evolution of modern society by employing a range of insights andapproaches from the social sciences, including economics, sociologyand social anthropology.

Edinburgh has a large and distinguished group of academics in thisresearch area. Their specialist elds provide students with an outstanding

range of options, both in terms of historical period and areas of the world.The programme focuses on civil society, material culture, youth, gender,crime, cinema, economic growth and energy policy in a variety of

historical contexts.

Prograe structureYou take four compulsory courses and a nal disser tation. Each course

is assessed by essays, usually of around 2,500 words.

COmPULSORY COURSES

Historical Research: Skills and Sources; Historical Methodology andHistoriography; Economic and Social Theory for Historical Analysis;Supervised Reading Course.

OPTIONAL COURSES

May include: Culture and Society in Early Modern Britain; MaterialCulture of Gender in Eighteenth-Century Britain; Cinema and Society inBritain;Slavery in the Atlantic World; British at War: 195945; Cinema

and Society in South Asia; Clothing and Culture in ComparativeHistorical Contexts.

Career opportunitiesThis programme is specically designed for students who anticipate

progressing to a doctoral programme, but it can also function asexcellent preparation for a wide variety of careers.

miniu entry requireentsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a relevant discipline is normally required (manyapplicants have history degrees, but others have backgrounds across thehumanities and social sciences). You will also need to submit a strongand viable research proposal.

English language requireents

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Gender History


Prograe descriptionOne of the most innovative areas of historical research, the studyof gender history provides you with a fascinating insight into theunderstanding of political, economic, social and cultural changes.Drawing on the disciplines of history, literature, and social science, andthe diverse expertise of internationally renowned academic staff acrossthe University, this programme will allow you to explore aspects of genderhistory from the classical and early medieval period to the contemporaryera, focusing not only on Britain and Europe but also other areas of thenon-western world, such as East Asia. As any historian knows, academicdebate is essential to the development of ideas; well encourage you toengage with our thriving community of historians within the School,and take your understanding of the subject to an advanced level.

Prograe structureYou will complete your studies through a combination of small-groupseminars, one-to-one supervision and independent research. As well asthree core courses, you will complete a dissertation, and choose threeoptional courses.

COmPULSORY COURSES

Approaches to Gender History; Historical Methodology; HistoricalResearch: Skills and Sources.

OPTIONAL COURSES

May include: Gender and Empire: Contested Meanings and DivergentPractices; Gender, Crime and Deviancy: Britain c18601960; Medicine,Science and Society in Late Medieval and Renaissance Italy;ShakespearesSister: Archival Research and the Politics of the Canon; The Archaeologyof Gender; Women in Medieval Europe c1000c1500; The Harem and theBody: Space and Gender in Middle-Eastern Literatures; The Material Cultureof Gender in Eighteenth Century Britain; Women in the Classical World.

Career opportunitiesSuccessful completion of the programme equips you for advanced study.Equally, a postgraduate degree from Edinburgh will be respected byemployers in many elds. The combination of skills training courses,

specialised seminars, and independent research provides you with a broadrange of transferable skills that will be benecial whatever path you choose.

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A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a relevant discipline.


Fees and fundingwww.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduateFor funding information see also page 28.

Prograe Director Dr Louise JacksonTel +44 (0)131 650 3837Eail [email protected]

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History


Prograe descriptionThis comprehensive programme places you among one of the largest groupof historians in any British university, providing a stimulating environment inwhich to further your interest in practically any era of history. Our breadthof expertise allows you to pursue studies in everything from MedievalScotland or revolutionary America to the Cold War or Renaissance Italy,all in the inspirational setting of Scotlands historic capital. Well help youto develop a specialised knowledge and understanding of history and itscentral issues, examine historical sources, evaluate existing research, andwork towards a specialised research project of your own. Youll also takepart in a rich programme of events featuring our renowned academicstaff and distinguished visitors from all over the world.

Prograe structureTwo training courses will provide a general introduction to graduatestudy in history and give you the opportunity to develop your researchskills in preparation for your dissertation. In addition, you will choosefour specialist options from a wide variety of possibilities.

COmPULSORY COURSES

Historical Methodology; Historical Research: Skills and Sources.

OPTIONAL COURSES

May include:Approaches to Gender History;Armed Struggle: The Britishat War, 19391945; Cinema and Society in South Asia; Intellectual

History of the American Revolution; Medieval Men and Masculinity;The Fall of Rome; The Introduction of Political Economy into China andJapan; The Lordship of the Isles: A Political History; The Northern IrelandTroubles and their Origins; The Occult Renaissance; The Science of Manin the Enlightenment;Scotland and Ireland, 18001922; The UnitedStates and the Cold War.

Career opportunities

Many students see the programme as an advanced qualication valued

by a range of employers. Others are interested in pursuing long-termacademic careers and therefore consider the MSc as preparation fora PhD. The combination of skills training courses, specialised seminars,and independent research provides you with transferable skills that willbe benecial whatever path you choose.




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Social & Cultural History


Prograe descriptionThis innovative programme draws its strengths from one of the largestand most internationally respected communities of social and culturalhistorians in the UK. While the focus is on economic and social history,you will be able to apply this perspective to a broad array of topics andtime periods from British and Scottish history to the histories of SouthEast Asia, China, America and Europe. Youll be able to combine asmall-scale research project with specialist theoretical, methodologicaland subject-specic teaching, and develop a theoretical understanding

of past societies and cultures. Extensive resources will also be on hand:

the University of Edinburghs Main Library is among the largest of its kindin Europe, and nearby museums and galleries with world-class collectionsare complemented by specialist archives such as the Royal Commissionon the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.

Prograe structureYou will take a variety of seminar-style courses, conducted in smallgroups, while developing your dissertation. You take three compulsorycourses, and choose a further three courses from a list of options.

COmPULSORY COURSES

Historical Methodology and Historiography; Historical Research;Theory of Social and Cultural History.

OPTIONAL COURSES

May include:A Crucible for Change: Enlightenment in Britain;Anglo

Scottish Print Culture: 17072007;Approaches to Gender History;British at War: 193945; Cinema and Society in Britain; Diaspora,Migration and Exile; Cinema and Society in South Asia; Material Cultureof Gender in 18th-Century Britain; Medicine, Science and Society inRenaissance Italy;Slavery, Forced Labour and Identity in African History.

Career opportunitiesYou will be well prepared for a variety of careers. Further study is a popularoption, but you may be attracted to work in the heritage sector, or tosocial and cultural research within the government or non-prot sectors.




Prograe Director Dr Trevor GrifthsTel +44 (0)131 650 6897Eail [email protected]

See alsoYou may also be interested in programmes offered by otherSchools within the University, particularly Edinburgh Collegeof Art or the Schools of Divinity or Social & Political Science.

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Classics


Prograe descriptionThis masters degree gives you the chance to develop your interestin Classics across the entire discipline: Greek and Latin li terature and

thought, Greek and Roman history, and Classical Art and Archaeology.Youll have the opportunity to study specic periods and regions of

classical civilisation, analyse the literary signicance of texts, and develop

your language skills in Greek and Latin. Drawing on the diverse interestsof our academic staf f, the programme content is highly exible, allowing

you to choose a specialised path or a more interdisciplinary approach.Well also provide you with opportunities to hear from distinguished

speakers in the weekly Classics Research seminar series and to shareyour research with your peers at the Classics Graduate seminar.

Prograe structureThe modular structure of the programme allows you to concentrateon areas of particular interest while still providing breadth of coverage.Your two required courses in Classics research methods equip you withthe independent skills you need to complete your disser tation. In addition,you will choose four courses from a list of options.

COmPULSORY COURSES

Methodology Seminars in Classics; Professional Skills in Classics.

OPTIONAL COURSES

May include:Agricultural Slavery in the Graeco-Roman World; Cicero

and his Correspondents; Egypt under the Ptolemies; Elementary Greek1 and2; Elementary Latin 1 and2; Epicurus and Epicureanism; GreekVase Painting; Power and Culture in Hellenistic Poetry; Hellenistic Ar t;Intermediate Greek 1 and2; Intermediate Latin 1 and2; Late AntiqueVisual Culture; Period in Ancient History; Roman Archaeology; RomanImperial Monuments; Roman Funerary Art; Text Seminar in Greek 1

and2; Text Seminar in Latin 1 and2; The Hellenistic City; Womenin Classical Greece.

Career opportunitiesDesigned to appeal to a broad range of students, this degree can form thestepping stone to many career options, such as further academic research,museum and art curation, literary translation or analysis, education or publicheritage. Youll also have a tool kit of transferable skills in organisation,research and analysis that will be highly prized in any eld of work.

miniu entry requireentsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country) in a relevant discipline.



Prograe Director Dr Glenys DaviesTel +44 (0)131 650 3592Eail [email protected]

Classics prograes

Our main masters degree is the MSc in Classics,which offers the full range of courses in thesubject area; you can also take relevant coursesin other areas, including not only history and

archaeology, but also divinity and philosophy,for example.

The majority of students concentrate most of their coursesin one area, such as Greek and Latin literature, ancient history,or art and archaeology, but it is also common to choose ablend of disciplines. Most students take a language, whetherto develop existing knowledge or to learn a new skill: Greekand Latin can be taken at elementary and intermediate leveland in our specialised text seminars.

Some students, who will tend to be experienced in their eld of

classics, will be interested in our Masters by Research in Classics,

which allows for investigation, under supervision, of a specialisedtopic. See page 15. The Masters by Research degree is examinedby a long dissertation of 30,000 words.

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Classics

MSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Prograe descriptionMSc by Research programmes last 12 months full time (24 months part time)and are aimed at students who have a very specic topic of interest into

which they wish to conduct their own research. When applying, as for otherresearch programmes such as a PhD, you must submit a research proposalexplaining your plans and demonstrating your knowledge of your choseneld: this will be closely scrutinised as part of our admissions process. Two

supervisors will be appointed to work with you on the project: it is a good

idea to consult with prospective supervisors in advance of an application.

We are happy to supervise across the full range of our research interests

in Greek and Latin language, literature and thought; Greek and Romanhistory from Classical Greece to Late Antiquity; and Classical Greek andRoman Art and Archaeology. We are able to supervise in related areassuch as Persian history and Reception studies.

Prograe structureA long dissertation of 30,000 words is the sole form of assessment,but you will also attend compulsory training courses and are allowedto audit other relevant courses (especially languages).

Career opportunitiesThe concentration of the degree on research under supervision makes thisdegree suitable for those contemplating doctoral study, here or elsewhere,and many who take this degree follow that route. But undertaking asubstantial and independent research and writing project is equallyan excellent preparation for a wide variety of careers.

miniu entry requireentsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a relevant discipline is normally required.For the long dissertation mode in particular, only candidates with arst degree in a clearly relevant eld, who submit a strong and viable

research proposal, will be considered. Students will also need to havethe relevant language skills for their topic.




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Classical Art & Archaeology


Prograe descriptionBy choosing this degree, youll have access to the expertise of ouracademics who are all passionate about the Classical period and its art,social history and archaeology. The programme focuses on the ancientGreek and Roman worlds from the Iron Age to the Late Roman/EarlyChristian period: not just the cities of Athens and Rome but also the

furthest reaches of the Roman Empire. Should your interests lie in a eld

that overlaps a related subject area, youll appreciate our interdisciplinaryapproach, which allows you to draw on the experience of staff throughoutthe School. Youll be part of a cohesive graduate community that unites

a diverse range of specialist interests with a genuine love of the period.Prograe structureWe offer a modular range of courses, which has been designed to reect

the research interests of our lecturers and help you develop a particulartopic of interest for your dissertation. Youll take part in a combinationof small-group seminars and tutorials, one-to-one supervision and privatestudy, with examination through coursework and a dissertation. You willtake two compulsory courses and four option courses.

COmPULSORY COURSES

Methodology Seminars in Classics; Professional Skills in Classics.

OPTIONAL COURSES

May include: Bronze Age Civilisations of the Near East and Greece ;

Byzantine Archaeology;Classical Greek Sculpture; Egypt under thePtolemies; Elementary Greek 1and 2; Elementary Latin 1and 2;Etruscan Italy 1000300 BC; Greek Vase Painting; Hellenistic Art; LateAntique Visual Culture ; Roman Archaeology; Roman Funerary Art;Roman Imperial Monuments; Intermediate Greek 1and 2; IntermediateLatin 1and 2; The Late Roman City in Asia Minor; The Hellenistic City.

Career opportunitiesAfter graduating, you will have the knowledge and skills in researchmethodologies that will put you in a good position to pursue doctoralresearch in Classics or a related eld, and ultimately an academic career.

Museum work, cultural heritage and education also present a range ofprofessional options that require a degree such as this. Even if a Classics-based career pathway isnt for you, the learning, organisational andleadership skills you gain from your studies will give you a vital edge

in impressing any potential employer.miniu entry requireentsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a relevant discipline.





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Late Antique, Islamic

and Byzantine StudiesMSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Prograe descriptionThis new programme takes advantage of Edinburghs remarkably richscholarly expertise in the Mediterranean and Near Eastern world in LateAntiquity (roughly 250850). Although based administratively and listedhere for convenience under classics, the teaching comes from all threesubject areas of the School History, Classics, and Archaeology as wellas from expert s from Divinity, History of Art and Islamic Studies. Coursesrange from the Latin west to the Islamic near east, from literature throughpolitical, social, and religious history to art and archaeology. Linguistictraining is a vital part of the programme, with courses available in four

relevant languages.Prograe structureYour core courseApproaches to the Long Late Antiquitywill provideyou with specialist methodological, theoretical and cross-disciplinarytraining. You will also undertake a compulsory language option in oneof classical Greek, Latin, Arabic, or Persian. You will then choose froma number of specialist options and complete your programme withan original dissertation.

OPTIONAL COURSES

May include: Byzantine Archaeology: the Archaeology of the Byzantine

Empire and its Neighbours AD 6001,000; Constantinople, the City ofa Worlds Desire 300600; Contacts and Conicts Between East andWest 600900: the Pirenne Thesis re-examined; Greek Text Seminar;Latin Text Seminar Late Antique Visual Culture; Martyrdom andVoluntary Death in the Ancient World; Mosques, Palaces and Gardensin the Golden Age of Islam; Persian Painting; Roman Archaeology; TheFall of Rome; Rome Across Time and Space: Visual Culture and CulturalExchange 3001300; The Seven Ecumenical Councils 325787; TheUmayyad Empire: the Islamic World in its Late Antique Context.

Career opportunitiesThis MSc is designed to provide excellent preparation for doctoral study,whether at Edinburgh or elsewhere. Alternatively the transferable skillsgained in this programme will stand you in good stead to enter a widerange of professional careers. Graduates of related programmes havegone on to careers including heritage and conservation, librarianshipand secondary school teaching. Other students have pursued PhD studyat a variety of universities.




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The Hellenistic World


Prograe descriptionThis programme gives you the chance to draw on the internationalexpertise of our staf f community comprising specialists in the elds

of Hellenistic literature, philosophy, history, and art and archaeology.As acknowledged leaders of this international eld, well immerse you in

the history, culture and archaeology of the period, showing you how toanalyse the wealth of information being uncovered from its diverse andrewarding source materials, and develop a knowledge and understandingof its central themes. Youll be given opportunities to assess criticallyexisting research, and formulate your own ideas on subjects ranging

from Hellenistic monarchy and historiography, Egypt and Persia, to art,poetry, gender and the later reception of the Hellenistic world.

Prograe structureYoull take part in a combination of small-group seminars and tutorials,one-to-one supervision and private study. Your core courses will giveyou a sound foundation on which to base your optional studies. You canalso opt to study Greek or Latin at various levels. Youll complete theprogramme with an original dissertation.

COmPULSORY COURSES

Hellenistic Court and Society; Methodology Seminars in Classics;Professional Skills in Classics.

OPTIONAL COURSES

May include:Achaemenid Historiography; Egypt under the Ptolemies;Elementary Greek 1and 2; Epicurus and Epicureanism; Greek TextSeminar 1and 2; Hellenistic Art and Archaeology; Intermediate Greek 1and 2; Power and Culture in Hellenistic Poetry; The Hellenistic City.

Career opportunitiesThis is a dynamic area of historical research in which career opportunitiesare increasing steadily. Since its inception, our masters programme hasproved very successful in s teering graduates towards further doctoralstudy, and you may also wish to pursue this option. Alternative careers liein the cultural heritage eld, where our s tatus as a leading institution for

this kind of research can prove invaluable. Even if you choose to enter anon-related eld, youll nd the transferable skills you have gained and the

quality of your degree can open doors to interesting and rewarding career.




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Archaeology


Prograe descriptionOur Masters in Archaeology takes your interest in this fascinating eld

to the professional level. Youll develop an in-depth understanding ofthe subject, particularly its history and development, and its links withhistorical, social and natural sciences. The exibility of our course

structure allows you to tailor your studies to take full advantage of theexhaustive range of specialist elds and periods of s tudy that our staf f,

as well as those in the History and Classics areas, can offer. Youll explorecontemporary theoretical approaches and hone your skills in currentmethodologies and practice to prepare for a professional role in

archaeology or further studies at doctoral level.Prograe structureOur comprehensive programme encompasses theory, methodology andpractice. You will undertake a varied schedule of learning, from lectures,seminars and practicals, to essays, research projects, eld trips and

individual tutorials. Youll conclude with original research for adissertation in a subject of your own choosing.

OPTIONAL COURSES

May include: Frontiers in Archaeology; Research Sources and Strategiesin Archaeology; Theoretical Archaeology.

Youll complete three additional courses, chosen from a list of subjectsranging from late hunter-gatherers and early farmers, later Europeanprehistory and the archaeology of Scotland to Byzantine and Roman

archaeology, osteoarchaeology, and experimental archaeology.

Career opportunitiesArchaeology graduates can follow a variety of career options. Theprogramme equips you to go on to advanced study, and also provides asolid foundation for a career. You will gain practical as well as academicexperience, teamworking and analytical skills, and will be able to work ina variety of contexts. Examples of career paths available to archaeologygraduates (although some may require additional training) include: higher

education, heritage management and agencies, commercial archaeology,environmental assessment, schools, tourist/travel industry, broadcastingand the police.

An archaeology degree does not, of course, restrict you to a career inarchaeology. You may develop your own career pathway in unusual waysor branch into related elds, while maintaining a lifelong interest and

involvement in archaeological work and research.

miniu entry requireentsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), either in archaeology or in another relatedsubject (e.g. anthropology), or in a group of subjects in which archaeologygures prominently.



Prograe Director Dr Robert Leighton

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Archaeology prograes

For our Archaeology, European Archaeology,and Mediterranean Archaeology programmesyou will study a mixture of compulsory andoptional courses, which you can use to vary

your focus according to interest.

These programmes are designed to take students interestin archaeology to the professional level and to give broadcoverage of theory, methodology and practice. See pages18, 19 and 21 respectively.

Our highly popular programmes centred on the study ofhuman and animal remains Forensic Anthropology, HumanOsteoarchaeology, and Osteoarchaeology offer a set programmeof courses. See pages 20 and 21.

Some students, particularly those experienced in archaeology,

will be interested in our Masters by Research in Archaeology,which allows for investigation, under supervision, of a specialisedtopic. See page 19. The Masters by Research degree is examinedby a dissertation of 30,000 words.

Edinburgh has a longand distinguishedtradition of teaching,

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Forensic Anthropology


Prograe descriptionIntensive and challenging, this programme prepares you for a career inthe rapidly growing area of forensic human bone analysis, identication,

and interpretation. Whether recovered from crime scenes, war graves,or mass disasters, the bones and teeth of a deceased person can providesuch information as age at death, sex, stature, and indications of generalhealth and lifestyle, all of which can assist in the personal identication

of that individual, and provide an insight into the circumstancessurrounding death. Through a multidisciplinary combination of academictheory and practical application, youll learn to approach osteological

problems creatively and develop the ability to develop and test research,critically investigate data sources and relate scientic analyses to forensicproblems. Crucially, you will also study the legal, scientic and evidential

framework of forensic anthropology, which will aid you in the properinterpretation of recovered osteological remains.

Prograe structureThe programme consists of seven compulsory courses and combineslectures, seminars and hands-on practical work with archaeologicalskeletal assemblages and reference collections. In addition to essays,reports, and practical assessments, you will complete a dissertationon a topic of your choice.

COmPULSORY COURSES

Analytical Methods in Human Osteology; Forensic Taphonomy; Legaland Evidential Framework in Forensic Anthropology; MusculoskeletalAnalysis Anatomy; Practical Osteology;Scientifc Evidence in ForensicAnthropology;Skeletal Pathology.

Career opportunitiesMany students who choose this programme do so to gain the necessaryosteological knowledge for relevant PhD study. Others are seekingemployment in mainstream forensics.

Other possible career options include working as a freelance forensicanthropologist, or employment with a private forensic company,a national institution, or the United Nations.

miniu entry requireentsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), is normally required either in archaeology,anthropology, forensic science, or a related subject.



Due to its popularity, there are restrictions on the numbers we canadmit to this programme, and a non-refundable deposit of 500 will bepayable by all applicants when they accept an offer. This will be offsetagainst tuition fees upon entry to the programme.

Prograe Director Dr Kathleen McSweeneyTel +44 (0)131 650 2373Eail [email protected]

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Human Osteoarchaeology


Prograe descriptionWith human bones representing a major portion of archaeologicalnds, its not surprising that we rely on their analysis to further our

understanding of ancient societies. This programme gives you theskills to work with these archaeological treasures to discover evidenceof population structure, biological af nities, cultural behaviour, and

patterns of disease in prehistoric and historic civilisations. Youll bepart of a steadily growing community, as interest in osteoarchaeologyexpands globally and the discipline takes its place as a vital means ofunderstanding our past. Combining theoretical learning with hands-on

practice, the course provides a grounding in osteoarchaeologicalmethod and theory, which will be essential to your handling ofspecimens recovered from archaeological sites.

Prograe structureThroughout the programme youll take part in lectures, seminars andpractical work with archaeological skeletal assemblages and referencecollections. Youll complete six courses and, in addition to essays,reports, and practical assessments, youll submit a dissertation ona research topic of your choosing.

COmPULSORY COURSES

Analytical Methods in Human Osteology; BioarchaeologicalInterpretation ; Musculoskeletal Anatomy; Practical Osteology;Research Sources and Strategies in Archaeology;Skeletal Pathology.

Career opportunitiesThe programme provides a foundation for further study or your career.

Following successful completion of the programme, a large proportionof students continue their studies to PhD level and beyond, and theprogramme provides the necessary osteological knowledge for PhDstudy involving human remains.

You may wish to work in mainstream archaeology, or develop a careerin museums or archaeological units.

miniu entry requireentsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), either in archaeology or in another relatedsubject (e.g. anthropology), or in a group of subjects in which archaeologygures prominently.



Due to its popularity, there are restrictions on the numbers we canadmit to this programme, and a non-refundable deposit of 500 will bepayable by all applicants when they accept an offer. This will be offsetagainst tuition fees upon entry to the programme.



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Mediterranean Archaeology


Prograe descriptionThe area surrounding the Mediterranean presents innumerable opportunitiesfor archaeological research. This programme allows you to explore the richhistory of this region at an advanced level through examination of a widerange of periods, geographical areas and themes. Youll study with thesupport of distinguished academics and make use of a suite of modernfacilities, including new laboratories for practical work, specialist computingfacilities, dedicated study space and extensive reference collections. Througha series of tailored and exible courses youll develop an understanding of

specic regions and periods, current theories, methodologies and major

research issues, all of which will provide the basis of PhD study, or a solidfoundation for future participation in excavation, survey and/or lab work.

Prograe structureOver the course of the programme, you will complete six courses: one

compulsory (Research Sources and Strategies in Archaeology) and ve

chosen from the list below. You may also be given permission to choosean added course from any of the non-archaeology taught mastersprogrammes that relate to your study. The programme culminatesin the production of your independently researched dissertation.

OPTIONAL COURSES

May include:Archaeological Illustration;Archaeology of Gender; BronzeAge Civilisations of the Near East and Greece; Byzantine Archaeology: TheArchaeology of the Byzantine Empire and its Neighbours AD 500850;Constantinople and the Cities of Asia Minor; Early Farmers of Cyprus andthe Near East; Etruscan Italy, 1000300 BC; From Foraging to Farming:the Beginnings of Agriculture in the Mediterranean and Europe; Galliafrom the Third Century BC to Augustus ; Greek Vase Painting; HellenisticArt and Archaeology; Human Evolution; The Hittites: the Archaeology ofan Ancient Near Eastern Civilisation; Island Worlds: Prehistoric Societies inthe Mediterranean Sea; Late Antique Visual Culture; Roman Archaeology;Roman Funerary Art; Roman Imperial Monuments; The Hellenistic City.

Career opportunitiesThe programme equips you to go on to advanced study, and also provides asolid foundation for a career. You will acquire practical as well as academicexperience in your training and will be able to work in a variety of contexts.Examples of career options for archaeology graduates (although some mayrequire additional training) include working within universities, heritagemanagement and agencies, commercial archaeology, environmental

assessment work, schools, the tourist/travel industry, broadcasting,and the police force.

miniu entry requireentsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), either in archaeology or in another relatedsubject (e.g. anthropology), or in a group of subjects in whicharchaeology gures prominently.



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Osteoarchaeology


Prograe descriptionBones can offer intriguing clues about the past, and this masters degreeprogramme focuses on the vital science of human and animal boneidentication and interpretation, giving you the chance to build on your

existing knowledge of archaeological methodology and theory to betterunderstand the information they can provide. Combining practice andtheory, the programme forms an ideal basis for doctoral study and offersyou a solid foundation in the physical properties and theoretical bases ofhuman and animal osteoarchaeology. You will learn advanced analyticaland identication techniques, discover how to reconstruct individual

traits (such as age and sex) and gain skills in applying scientic andcultural/historical methods of interpretation.

Prograe structureThe programme is delivered by a blend of lectures, seminars and practicalwork. You will take six compulsory courses. Coursework consists of essays,reports, and practical assessments. You will also complete a dissertationon a topic of your choice.

COmPULSORY COURSES

Animal and Human Disease;Animal Raw Materials; Bone Manufacturing;HumanAnimal Interactions ; Identifcation Anatomy and Taphonomy;Palaeopathology; Research Sources and Strategies in Archaeology;Research Sources and Strategies in Archaeology.

Career opportunitiesMany students take the MSc in Osteoarchaeology to gain the necessaryosteological knowledge to allow you to embark upon a PhD involvinghuman and/or animal remains. Others regard it as a vital step towardscareers in mainstream archaeology, museums or archaeological units.

miniu entry requireentsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), either in archaeology or in another relatedsubject (e.g. anthropology), or in a group of subjects in whicharchaeology gures prominently.


Fees and fundingwww.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate

For funding information see also page 28.Due to its popularity, there are restrictions on the numbers we canadmit to this programme, and a non-refundable deposit of 500 willbe payable by all students when applicants accept an offer. This willbe offset against tuition fees upon entry to the programme.



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Research at the School ofHistory, Classics & Archaeology

Our research quality has been validated byan excellent report in the 2008 ResearchAssessment Exercise, when our submissionsto the History and Classics panels wererated collectively as third in the UK for the

number of world-leading and internationallyexcellent researchers.

We host around 80 core researchersand many members of the School havestrong public roles, recognised througha wide range of external funding, prizesand awards.

Centres of excellenceThe School hosts the followingresearch centres:

The Centre for the Studyof modern ConictThe Centre for the Study of Modern Conict

promotes the study of the First and SecondWorld Wars and their consequences in abroad, comparative perspective, servingas a focus for advanced research in thearea of the two World Wars and theirconsequences, especially in Europe.The Centre hosts a lively programme ofconferences, colloquia and other research-related activities, including the supervisionof graduate research and bids for researchfunding. Researchers specialising in this

area will also benet from the vast rangeof relevant source material held by theUniversitys Main Library and the NationalArchives of Scotland, based in Edinburgh.Among these resources is the worldslargest collection of newspaper titles fromoccupied France, the Voices of War-TimeFrance 193945: Clandestine Resistanceand Vichy Newspapers.

We host an active research culture across the three areasof History, Classics and Archaeology. As one of the worldslargest academic centres in this eld, we provide researchexpertise in an extremely broad range of areas within eachof the three disciplines.

Scottish Centre for Diaspora StudiesScotland is among the great migrant nationsof modern times. For centuries Scots haveleft their native shores, rst for Europe andEngland, then the north of Ireland, the

Americas, Asia, Africa and Australasia. TheScots international mobility has been trulyglobal and the impact on the history ofseveral overseas countries considerable.Our Scottish Centre for Diaspora Studies,established in 2008, is the rst researchunit in the eld to advance historical

enquiry into this vital subject.

Centre for medieval andRenaissance StudiesEdinburgh is home to one of the largestcommunities of Medieval and Renaissance

specialists, with more than 70 membersof staff actively pursuing research in thiseld. Research areas span a vast range ofelds including history, history of art and

architecture, languages and literatures,music, divinity, archaeology, law, Celtic,Scottish and Islamic studies, as well asEuropean, American and Asian studies.

Research optionsWe offer the following research degrees:

PhD and mPhilThe PhD is our principal research degree.

It is awarded for a substantial single bodyof work, which must add to the existingbody of knowledge of your eld of study.

The PhD usually takes around 36 monthsfull time (72 months part time) tocomplete and requires the submissionof a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words.A shorter and less common alternative isthe MPhil, which takes 24 months full time(48 months part time) to complete andrequires the submission of a thesis notexceeding 60,000 words.

PhD and MPhil candidates take acompulsory oral examination of the thesis,which is an integral part in determiningwhether the requirements for awardingthe degree have been met.

See also

You may also be interested in researchareas offered by Edinburgh Collegeof Art or the Schools of Divinity; Law;Literatures, Languages & Cultures;or Social & Political Science.

www.ed.ac.uk/studying/prospectus-request

Backingour research

In the 201112 academic

year, our researchersattracted researchgrants in excess of

1.1 million.
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History

PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)MPhil 2 yrs FT (4 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Research environentResearch interests within History are ex tremely wide-ranging andinclude Medieval culture, religion, gender, and law; historical theory;early modern witchcraft and the occult; the Italian Renaissance; NorthAmerica from the colonial era; intellectual history from Machiavelli toMarx; genocide; Nazi and post-war Germany; Russia and the Soviet Union;the Cold War; and political, social, and cultural aspects of the history ofChina, Japan, and India in the modern era.

In particular, we host expertise in:

Pre-modern history: our 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: we have particular interests in early

modern religion, belief and intellectual history (including the ScottishEnlightenment); social and political history; relations between Britainand Ireland; Irish migration; and international relations and warfare.

Modern European history: specialisms include astrology and belief;

Renaissance Venice; 18th-century political and intellectual history;genocide; France; Germany; Russia and the Soviet Union; and Spain.

American history: our expertise includes revolutionary and early national

America; the Civil War; US diplomatic history in the 19th and 20thcenturies; politics in the 20th century; African-American history andthe civil rights movement.

Non-western history: we research African history; the history of the

British Empire and Commonwealth; and modern India, Pakistan, Chinaand Japan.



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Economic and Social History


Research environentWe host one of the largest economic and social history researchgroupings in the UK. Staff research interests are wide-ranging, includingthe study of economic development, energy policy, globalisation,slavery, demography, urban history, consumption, material culture,museums and collecting, leisure, religious belief, popular culture,medicine and disease, gender, sexuality and the family.

The diversity of our research means we can support students economicand social history study in a vast range of time periods and geographicalregions, from the early modern period to the present day, and fromBritain to Australasia.

Particular areas of expertise available for research are: culture and

society in early modern Britain; slavery in the Atlantic world: 16501834;the material culture of gender in 18th-century Britain; urban societyand civil society in historical context; clothing cultures in comparativehistorical contexts; western European demography: 18501939; cinemaand society in modern Britain; gender, crime and deviancy: Britain

18601960; energy policy in Britain since 1920; the economic historyof China in the 20th century.

The Universitys economic and social historians host two researchgroups: Material and Visual Cultures of the Past and Enlightenment

and Popular Culture.


Fees and funding

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Scottish History


Research environentHere in the nations capital, Scottish history is taught by a strong anddistinguished team, comprising seven core academic staff members, plusa number of postdoctoral fellows and associated staff. The subject hasbeen taught at the University of Edinburgh since the prestigious Sir WilliamFraser Chair of Scottish History and Palaeography was established in 1901.The post is currently held by Professor Ewen Cameron and was, from 2005to 2011, held by Professor Tom Devine, a regular media commentatorand author of numerous bestselling titles on Scottish history.

From the Picts to the founding of the new Scottish Parliament, we canoffer expertise in all periods of study, from early Medieval times to thepresent day. Other members of staf f have published extensively on topics

including early Medieval battles, late Medieval kingship, saints cults,urban history, the Reformation, the witch hunt, government and nance,

the Highlands in all periods, Scotlands external relations (especially withAmerica) and its place in the Union.

Scottish History is home to the Scottish Centre for Diaspora Studies, therst such research unit in the eld. The Centre was formally established

in spring 2008 to advance historical enquiry into this vital subject.



Contact Professor Ewen CameronTel +44 (0)131 650 4031Eail [email protected]

World rstThe creation of theUniversitys ScottishCentre for DiasporaStudies in 2008 was

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The University offers a variety of degree routes for study atpostgraduate level. To help you decide which route or option

is best for you, denitions of those degree types offered by theSchool of History, Classics & Archaeology are detailed below.

What type of degree?

masters degreesOur taught masters programmes aredesigned to deepen knowledge in asubject you will typically have studiedat undergraduate level, although theycan also offer a new direction in youracademic career.

mSc or mSc by ResearchTaught masters programmes last 12months, consisting of two semesters oftaught courses followed by an individualsupervised research project.

An MSc by Research, which lasts one year,is based on a research project tailoredto your interests. The project can be aprecursor to an MPhil or PhD, or it canbe a standalone qualication.

Online distance learningWe are the biggest provider of online

distance learning in the Russell Group.Just like our on-campus provision, all ouronline masters are delivered by dedicatedacademics, many of whom are leaders intheir eld. You can study part time towards

a Postgraduate Certicate, PostgraduateDiploma or MSc, and the timescales areexible you can complete the MSc in

two years or take up to six years. Onlinedistance learning is an extremely exible

option for students looking to balancefurther study with professional or familycommitments. (See page 10).

Research degreesWe offer two types of research degree:

PhDAs a PhD candidate you pursue a researchproject under continuous guidance,resulting in a thesis that makes an originalcontribution to knowledge. You will gainspecialist background knowledge for yourintended research, and develop the skillsto research in that eld.

mPhilThe MPhil degree resembles a PhD buttakes two years instead of three anddoes not carry the same requirement fororiginal contribution to knowledge. Youpursue your individual research projectunder supervision, submitting your thesisat the end of the project.

We host around 80 core researchers and

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Funding

Awards are offered by the School ofHistory, Classics & Archaeology, theCollege of Humanities & Social Science,the University of Edinburgh, the Scottish,British and international governmentsand many funding bodies.

Below we list a selection of potentialsources of nancial support for

postgraduate students applying to theSchool of History, Classics & Archaeology.

The University of EdinburghGraduate Discount ScheeWe offer a 10 per cent discount onpostgraduate fees for all alumni who havegraduated with an undergraduate degreefrom the University. We also offer a 10 percent discount for international graduateswho spent at least one semester at theUniversity of Edinburgh as a visitingundergraduate. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/discounts

Key Taught masters programmesMasters by Research programmesResearch programmes

University of Edinburgh scholarships

China Scholarships Council/Universityof Edinburgh Scholarships (China)A number of scholarships for PhD studyto candidates who are citizens andresidents of China. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/china-council

Colciencias Scholarships (Colobia)The University of Edinburgh offers anumber of tuition fee scholarships to

full-time PhD students in partnershipwith Colombias Department ofScience, Technology and Innovation.www.colciencias.gov.co

College of Huanities & Social ScienceStudentships and ScholarshipsStudentships (fees plus stipend) andscholarships (fees only) are open tothose admitted to the rst year of PhDresearch. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/research-hss

CONACYT Scholarships (mexico)The University of Edinburgh offers

scholarships to full-time postgraduatestudents in partnership with MexicosNational Council of Science andTechnology. www.conacyt.mx

CONICYT Scholarships (Chile)The University of Edinburgh offersscholarships to full-time mastersstudents in partnership with ChilesNational Commission for Scientic andTechnological Research. www.conicyt.cl

Edinburgh Global Latin-Aericanmasters ScholarshipsTwelve scholarships are available to

students from eligible countries who areaccepted on a full-time masters degreeprogramme. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate/latin-america

A large number of scholarships, loans and other funding schemes are available for your postgraduatestudies. You can nd the full range at: www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate.

I learnt about the scholarships through the scholarshipsand student funding section of the Universitys website. The

scholarships have provided me with a wonderful opportunityto study at a premier institution. I wish to work in academia inthe future and so my PhD will provide me with the necessarytraining and qualification to allow me to meet my goals.Shruti Chaudhry,PhD Sociology, Edinburgh Global Research Scholarshipand College of Humanities and Social Science Research Studentship

Edinburgh Global mastersScholarshipsA number of scholarships available tointernational students for masters study.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/masters

Edinburgh Global ResearchScholarshipsThese scholarships are designed toattract high-quality international researchstudents to the University. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/global-research

Eric Liddell China SaltireScholarships (China)Ten scholarships are available to Chinesecitizens who are permanent residentsof mainland China who are accepted ona full-time masters degree programme.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate/liddell

FIDERH and FUNEDScholarships (mexico)The University of Edinburgh offersscholarships in partnership with MexicosFund for Development of HumanResources and the Mexican Foundationfor Education, Science and Technology.www.derh.org.mxwww.funed.org.mx

Julius Nyerere mastersScholarships (Tanzania)Three scholarships are available tocitizens of Tanzania who are normallyresident in Tanzania who are acceptedon a full-time masters degree programme.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/nyerere
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Principals Career DevelopentPhD ScholarshipsA number of scholarships, open to UK,EU and international full-time PhDstudents. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/development

Principals Indian mastersScholarships (India)Twelve scholarships are available tostudents from India for masters study.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/

masters-india

School of History, Classics &Archaeology Doctoral AwardsA number of awards are made each yearto students applying for PhD programmes.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/hca-phd

School of History, Classics &Archaeology masters ScholarshipsSix awards annually for students applyingfor masters programmes. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/hca-masters

UK/EU masters Scholarships

A number of scholarships for UK and EUstudents who have been accepted ona full-time masters degree programme.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/uk-masters

Wolfson Foundation PostgraduateScholarship in the HuanitiesA number of scholarships for PhDstudents in the following disciplines:

History, Literature & Languages.Applicants should have an outstandingacademic record. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/wolfson-foundation

Loans available for study atthe University of EdinburghThe University of Edinburgh is aparticipating institution in the followingloans programmes, meaning we certifyyour student status and can help withthe application process.

The Canada Student LoansPrograThe University is eligible to certify

Canadian student loan applications.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/canadian-loans

The Student Awards Agencyfor ScotlandThe Student Awards Agency forScotland offers eligible studentspostgraduate tuition fee loans forone short course of professional orvocational training. In addition, theUniversity of Edinburgh provides anumber of postgraduate bursaries toassist eligible students with their fees.

www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/pg-loan US Student Loans

The University is eligible to certify loanapplications for US loan students. Fulldetails on eligibility and how to applycan be found online. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/us-loans

Other sources of fundingThe following are examples of the manyscholarships and support schemes availableto students from particular countries whomeet certain eligibility criteria.

Beit TrustBeit Trust Scholarships supportpostgraduate students from Malawi,Zambia and Zimbabwe, usually toundertake a masters degree.www.beittrust.org.uk

Canon Collins TrustCanon Collins Trust provides scholarshipsfor students from Angola, Botswana,Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia,South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia andZimbabwe who wish to pursue a one-yearmasters degree. www.canoncollins.org.uk

Chevening ScholarshipsA number of partial and full fundingscholarships are available to one-yearmasters students. www.chevening.org

Coonwealth ScholarshipsScholarships available to students who areresident in any Commonwealth country,other than the UK. www.dd.gov.uk/cscuk

Fulbright Scholarships (USA)Scholarships open to US graduatestudents in any subject wishing tostudy in the UK. www.iie.org/fulbright

marshall Scholarships (USA)Scholarships available to outstanding

US students wishing to study at anyUK university for at least two years.www.marshallscholarship.org

Scotlands Saltire ScholarshipsA number of scholarships open to studentswho are citizens permanently andordinarily resident in Canada, China, Indiaand the USA for one year of masters study.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/saltire

Silber BequestFunding is available to help prospectivepostgraduate students who considerthemselves to be refugees from their

native land. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/silber

Funding for onlinedistance learningThe University offers several scholarshipsspecically for online, part-time

postgraduate programmes, including theEdinburgh Global Online Distance LearningMasters Scholarship, for which studentsof our MSc History and MSc Landscape,Environment & History can apply.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/e-learning/online-distance

Research council awardsResearch councils offer awards to masters,MPhil and PhD students in most of theSchools within the University of Edinburgh.All studentship applications from theresearch councils must be made throughthe University, through your School orCollege ofce. Awards can be made forboth taught and research programmes.

Normally only those UK/EU studentswho have been resident in the UK for the

preceding three years are eligible for a fullaward. For some awards, candidates whoare EU nationals and are resident in theUK may be eligible for a fees-only award.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/research-councils
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How to apply

We have an online application process for all postgraduate programmes.Its a straightforward system with full instructions, including details of

any supporting documentation you need to submit.

When applying, you will set up an account,which lets you save your application andcontinue at another time.

Full guidance on our application system:

www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/applying

General requireentsOur usual entrance requirement forpostgraduate study is a UK 2:1 degree, or

its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country ), in a subject relatedto your chosen programme.

Applicants for PhD programmes musthold a relevant masters degree witha pass of at least 65 per cent in thedissertation and 65 per cent overall,or the international equivalent.

You will also need to meet the Universityslanguage requirements (see below).

Entry requirements for individualprogrammes can vary, so check thedetails for the specic programme

you wish to apply for.

DeadlinesWhile there are no formal deadlines forapplications, places are allocated as theyear progresses and you are encouragedto apply as early as possible. Scholarshipsrequire separate applications, and thosewishing to apply for them must also haveapplied for a place to study before thescholarship deadline. In most cases this

deadline is around the end of January forPhD applications and around the end ofFebruary for MSc applications. Pleasecheck well in advance.

www.ed.ac.uk/hca/funding/phd

www.ed.ac.uk/hca/funding/masters

Taught mSc prograes

Application procedure Thoroughly explore this prospectus and

our website to identify your preferred

programme of study. Check you meet all entry requirements.

Note that most scholarships or bursariesrequire a separate application. Checkany deadlines.

Visit www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees, navigate to your chosenprogramme, and click on Apply. Followthe instructions within the onlineapplication system, including detailsof documentation you must supply.

References are not required for taughtmasters degrees, but can be includedand will be necessary for mostapplications for scholarships.

mSc by Research, mPhiland PhD prograes

Application procedure Thoroughly explore this prospectus and

our website to identify your preferredprogramme of study.

Check you meet all entry requirements.Note that most applications forscholarships or bursaries require aseparate application. Check any deadlines.

You should explore staff research expertise

and, if possible, make contact withpotential supervisors before submittingan application. If in doubt, contact theGraduate Ofcer in your subject area.

Visit www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees, navigate to your chosenprogramme, and click on Apply. Followthe instructions within the onlineapplication system, including detailsof documentation you must supply.

Research programme applicantsmust submit a research proposaldemonstrating your knowledge of your

eld of research, which will be closelyscrutinised as part of the decision-makingprocess. Guidance on writing a researchproposal can be found at www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/history-classics-archaeology/graduate-school/applying/guidance. You will also need to supplycontact details of two referees.

Joining us fro overseasInternational applicants are advised tocheck the Universitys website to nd

out more about their visa options and our

Integrated English for Academic Purposes(IEAP) programme. More information:www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international

International agentsThe University has certied representativeagents in the following locations: Brunei,

Canada, China, Gulf Region, Hong Kong,India, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia,Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Russia, SaudiArabia, Singapore, South Africa, SouthKorea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Zambia andZimbabwe. International applicants canuse an agent to help guide them through

the application process if necessary.More information: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/agents

English language requireentsStudents whose rst language is notEnglish must show evidence of oneof the qualications below.

IELTS 7.0 (with at least 6.0 in eachsection).

TOEFL iBT Total 100 (with at least20 in each section).

Pearson Test of English 67(with at least 56 in each ofthe Communicative Skills).

Cambridge CPE Grade C.

Cambridge CAE Grade B.

Please note:

English language requirements canbe affected by government policy soplease ensure you visit our websitefor the latest details. www.ed.ac.uk/

studying/international/english/postgraduate/humanities-social

Your English language certicate mustbe no more than two years old at thebeginning of your degree programme.

A degree from an English-speakinguniversity may be accepted in somecircumstances.

Cambridge tests are accepted onlyfor applicants who do not needTier 4 visas to enter the UK.

Abbreviations: IELTS International

English Language Testing System;TOEFL iBT Test of English as a ForeignLanguage Internet-Based Test; CPE Certicate of Prociency in English;CAE Certicate in Advanced English.

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