Scottish History

Why study Scottish History at Dundee?

This course builds upon the current expertise within the History programme at Dundee to provide an integrated programme of study including research skills, a critical understanding of the principal theories and concepts of Scottish History and historiography, and the chance through independent research to make a contribution to the development of Scottish history.

The central aim of this course is to examine the many different interpretations of Scottish history and you will be encouraged to think critically about the various ways in which historians have viewed the development of Scotland over the past five centuries and to consider some of the ways in which Scottish history has been portrayed in a popular context.

You will learn:

• About the development of Scotland from the fourteenth century to the present
• About the role of Scotland within the British Empire and the diaspora of Scots overseas
• How to use the main sources available to historians of Scotland.
• About different theories and research techniques and how they may be used in your studies

As the leading History department in Scotland for research output at international standard (RAE2008 results), we offer students an unparalleled opportunity to experience teaching at the sharp end of current research scholarship.

Find out more about History staff and the fields they specialise in.

This course is aimed at:

• Anyone with a good undergraduate degree wishing to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of Scottish history
• Graduates in History or related disciplines wishing to gain additional knowledge and skills to further their employment prospects
• History graduates considering PhD research

Individual modules can be taken as non-accredited modules for interest or personal development.

• History Distance Learning courses
• All Distance Learning courses
• All Humanities PG courses