PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Scottish History

Name: Scottish History
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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3 yearsDuration

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Course Overview

The PhD Scottish History at The University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The PhD in Scottish History offers you the opportunity to explore Scotland’s past at an advanced level through independent research. The University of Edinburgh has one of the largest concentrations of scholars interested in the Scottish past. Our research expertise in Scottish history within the School ranges from late medieval kingship and saints’ cults to the Reformation, the witch hunt, government and finance, the Highlands in all periods, Scotland’s diaspora and external relations and its place in the Union. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Scottish Historical Research Methods

Medieval Scottish Kingship and Political Culture

Scottish Reformation and Religious Change

Highland Society and Economy Across Periods

Scotland and the British Union: Politics and Identity

Scottish Diaspora and Transnational Networks

Witchcraft

Law and Society in Early Modern Scotland

Advanced Archival Research and Primary Source Analysis

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

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Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working

15%Work & Study

90%Professional Jobs

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