MSc Scottish Studies

Comments about MSc Scottish Studies - At the institution - Edinburgh - Scotland

• Objectives
  The programme aims to provide thorough background training in the various Scottish Studies disciplines. You will learn to analyse and synthesise this knowledge in an interdisciplinary context, question assumptions about the primacy of one specific discipline over others and receive an introduction to subjects which you may not have experienced at undergraduate level.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements A very good first degree - at least 2:1 honours level, GPA 3.4 or equivalent - in a relevant discipline is normally required.
• Academic title
  MSc Scottish Studies
• Course description
  This interdisciplinary programme is run by the Research Institute in the Culture, History and Ethnology of Scotland (RICHES). You have the opportunity to take taught courses in subjects offered both by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology and the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, and undertake full research training in Scottish Studies.
  
  Learning Outcomes
  
  Students who complete this programme will be:
  
      * introduced to interdisciplinary approaches to culture and historiography;
      * encouraged to present the results of their research in an academic environment;
      * given a phased introduction to research, presentation and writing skills, based on the investigation of primary sources;
      * taught how to synthesise findings from a variety of sources;
      * taught to identify and address problems encountered in research;
      * offered an introduction to archival/ resource management/museum skills and gain practical experience in this field.
  
  How You Will Be Taught
  
  The programme combines a core seminar series with optional specialist courses, including the possibility of an archival internship. Assessment is by a combination of assignments and a dissertation. A supervisor will be assigned for your dissertation