Overview

In this MA in Scottish Historical Studies with Spanish (Hons) from University of Dundee improve your Spanish skills while also discovering the history of the Highlands and Islands and early Scottish politics, researching original manuscripts from the 1600s, and critically analysing Scottish involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. You can also explore the relationship between Scottish and British nationalisms from 1707 to the present day.

The emphasis is very much on 'doing history'. You'll use primary sources from the very beginning of your studies, and analyse various kinds of historical evidence, including written and oral materials, maps, visual images, feature films, art, and music.

Before specialising at Levels 3 and 4, you'll study Scottish history alongside British, Irish, American, European, and global history from the early modern period through to the present day.

You'll benefit from the close links with the University's Archives, Records Management, and Museum Services, and be able to examine many original documents first-hand.

You'll also study one Spanish module per semester in each year, either as a beginner or at intensive level if you have previously studied the language at Higher/A-Level.

Careers

When you graduate, you will have the ability to think creatively and independently, ask incisive questions, articulate your ideas, and solve complex problems. These are all attributes highly sought after by employers.

Graduates go on to work in areas including:

the media

heritage and archives

teaching

politics

the civil service

business

finance

the diplomatic service

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Most history modules in Levels 1 and 2 have two lectures and one tutorial or workshop group each week. This may vary in Levels 3 and 4, where you will have fewer lectures and more small discussion groups per week.

Use of archives, both physical and online, will allow you to develop your research skills, including paleography (reading old handwriting), database analysis, project planning, and team work.

Study trips, including trips to local archives and museums, are an important part of the course.

The Spanish modules in Levels 1 and 2 have four hours of tutorials each week. In Levels 3 and 4 this changes to two hours of language tutorial each week, plus 10 hours of lectures/seminars on Spanish film, culture and society across each year.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

BTEC: A relevant BTEC Extended Diploma with DDM

GCE-A Level: Standard: BBB Widening access: BCC (level 1) ABB (level 2)

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 30 points (level 1) 32 points (level 2)

Scottish Baccalaureate: Pass with CC at Advanced Higher (level 1) Distinction with AB (level 2)

SQA Higher/Advanced Higher: Standard: AABB at Higher / Widening access: BBBC at Higher (level 1) AB at Advanced Higher and BB at Higher (level 2)

SQA Higher National: A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit (level 1) A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units (level 2)

Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP): Relevant subjects with ABB grades

Welsh Baccalaureate: A-Levels at BB (level 1) A Levels at AA (level 2)

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Tuition Fees

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21900 GBP / year

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1820 GBP / year

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England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,250 per year

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

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