MSc American History

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University of Edinburgh

Comments about MSc American History - At the institution - Edinburgh - Scotland

• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements A very good first degree - at least 2:1 honours level, GPA 3.4 or equivalent - in History or a related discipline is normally required.
• Academic title
  MSc American History
• Course description
  Programme
  
  The MSc provides an introduction to advanced study in American History both to students who plan to embark on doctoral work and to students who simply want to spend a year pursuing in more depth intellectual interests developed as undergraduates. This programme is distinctive in its breadth and diversity, both chronological and thematic. It draws on the wide range of American historical expertise available in the School.
  
  The programme offers a challenging academic experience, particularly for those who wish to combine a small-scale research project with specialist methodological, theoretical, historical and historiographical training. Its objective is to help candidates attain a level of expertise and knowledge that will enable them to embark upon independent research at an advanced level in American history.
  
  Learning Outcomes
  
  Students who follow this programme will:
  
      * develop an advanced knowledge of topics in American history;
      * gain familiarity with key historiographical debates and modes of historical explanation;
      * show an understanding of advanced historical methodology and the ability to successfully evaluate evidence through the close study of relevant primary and secondary sources;
      * acquire training in the discipline of rigorous historical argument;
      * demonstrate the ability to conceive and execute a coherent project in historical research and writing;
      * obtain the necessary research skills for starting doctoral work.
  
  How You Will Be Taught
  
  This programme is taught through a combination of small-group seminars and tutorials, one-to-one supervision and private study. You will be examined through coursework and a dissertation of approximately 15,000 words.

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