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PostgraduateMSc

Historical Studies

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£23,550Per Year (Intl)
£10,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Historical Studies at University of Strathclyde is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MSc in Historical Studies is a taught postgraduate Masters degree designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to progress in a range of careers and professions. It provides training in advanced research and communication skills while enabling you to develop your expertise in the key historical events, processes and issues about which you want to know more. Small class sizes are intended to provide experiences tailored to your interests and ambitions which ensure plenty of time working with the experts. International tuition fees are £23,550 per year, home/UK fees are £10,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Historical Research Methods
Historiography and Theoretical Approaches
Primary Source Analysis and Interpretation
Postgraduate Historical Dissertation
Specialised Historical Topics Seminar
Archives
Heritage and Cultural Memory
Historical Argumentation and Academic Writing
Contemporary Issues in Historical Scholarship
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementFirst Class

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,550

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£23,550

Home Student Fee

£10,100

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
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About University of Strathclyde

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